Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-115.4

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 441-115.4 - Staff

(1)Number of staff.

a. The number and qualifications of the staff will vary depending on the needs of the children. There shall be at least a one to eight staff-to-child ratio at all times children are awake and present in the facility and during supervised outings.

b. A staff person shall be in each living unit at all times when children are in residence.

(2)Staff duties.

a. A casework supervisor shall provide:

(1) One hour per week per caseworker of in-person case specific supervision.

(2) On-site supervision at least monthly.

(3) Additional contact as needed with each caseworker in other related duties including case intake discussions, staffings of cases, evaluations of the caseworker, teaching, and administrative duties.

b. Casework staff shall:

(1) Provide at least weekly group or individually scheduled in-person conferences with each resident for whom the caseworker is responsible. More frequent in-person contact shall be provided if required in the service plan.

(2) Provide a supportive and therapeutic atmosphere for the child.

(3) Select and employ appropriate treatment approaches to different types of children.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 237.3.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-115.4

ARC 9488B, lAB 5/4/11, effective 7/1/11

Amended by IAB December 4, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 12, effective 1/8/2020

Amended by IAB April 5, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 20, effective 6/1/2023