Current through September 2, 2024
Section 16.03.13.150 - PAID COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES01.Initial Documentation. Prior to providing goods or services to the participant, the community support worker must complete the packet of information provided by the fiscal employer agent and submit it to the fiscal employer agent. When the community support worker will be providing services, this packet must include documentation of: a. A completed criminal history check, including clearance in accordance with Section 009 of these rules and IDAPA 16.05.06, "Criminal History and Background Checks," or documentation that this requirement has been waived by the participant. This documentation must be provided on a Department-approved form and include the rationale for waiving the criminal history check and describe how health and safety will be ensured in lieu of a completed criminal history check. Individuals listed on a state or federal provider exclusion list must not provide paid supports;b. A completed employment agreement with the participant that specifically defines the type of support being purchased, the negotiated rate, and the frequency and duration of the support to be provided. If the community support worker is provided through an agency, the employment agreement must include the specific individual who will provide the support and the agency's responsibility for tax-related obligations;c. Current state licensure or certification if identified support requires certification or licensure; andd. A statement of qualifications to provide supports identified in the employment agreement.02.Employment Agreement. The community support worker must deliver supports as defined in the employment agreement.03.Documentation of Supports. The community support worker must track and document the time required to perform the identified supports and accurately report the time on the time sheets provided by the participant's fiscal employer agent or complete an invoice that reflects the type of support provided, the date the support was provided, and the negotiated rate for the support provided, for submission to the participant's fiscal employer agent.04.Time Sheets and Invoices. The community support worker must obtain the signature of the participant or their legal representative on each completed timesheet or invoice prior to submitting the document to the fiscal employer agent for payment. Time sheets or invoices that are not signed by the community support worker and the participant or their legal representative will not be paid.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.13.150