Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 16.16.01.05 - Individualized Service Plan-Probation

A. Individualized Service Plan.

(1) This is a written plan which identifies the needs of the child under supervision and establishes objectives for meeting those needs.

(2) In order to accomplish the goals of the plan in §A(1) of this regulation, the juvenile counselor shall:

(a) Develop a written individualized service plan for each child on active supervision within 30 days upon the receipt of the court order.

(b) Assess and review total case information, such as court ordered conditions and the findings and recommendations of social, educational, and evaluative material, if applicable.

(c) Gather the necessary background information to develop the individualized service plan if a social history has not been completed.

(d) Obtain a signed release from the child/family to procure any additional information.

(e) Meet with the child/family to identify needs including:

(i) The child's/family's intrapersonal development, especially as this pertains to their ability to assess their situation, engage in a process of problem solving, and plan for the future;

(ii) The child's/family's interpersonal development, especially as this pertains to their ability to function adequately within socially prescribed roles, to relate to others in an acceptable manner, and to communicate effectively with others;

(iii) The child's educational/vocational development, particularly as this pertains to the child's ability to function within age-appropriate school/work environments and to work towards meeting future educational/vocational goals; and

(iv) Any other needs including emotional, intellectual, social, medical, financial, etc., particularly as these pertain to the child's/family's ability to function adequately in their community.

(f) Evaluate the child's/family's serviceable unmet needs which can be addressed with resources available.

(g) With the child/family, establish service goals along with the time frames and the responsibilities of each party. These goals shall be:

(i) Specific and attainable;

(ii) Include both short-term and long-term objectives.

(h) List on the individualized service plan the service goals, steps, time frames, and responsibilities as well as court-ordered or other special conditions.

Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.05