Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.06

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

Section 16.16.01.06 - Levels of Supervision

A. Level Determinations. The juvenile counselor and supervisor shall assess the individualized service plan. The assessment shall determine which level of supervision is to be provided in the case.

B. Levels of Supervision.

(1) Intensive Supervision. Intensive supervision consists of at least two planned monthly face-to-face contacts with the child, designed primarily to intensively supervise/monitor the child's/family's status regarding conditions and progress towards service goals. In considering whether a child shall receive intensive supervision the juvenile counselor and juvenile counselor supervisor shall consider the:

(a) Seriousness of the offense;

(b) Severity and chronicity of the problem behavior and its underlying causes, as determined by relevant data;

(c) Degree of risk or reoccurrence of the problem behavior the child presents to himself and to the community; and

(d) Nature of other services being provided to the child.

(2) Supervision. Supervision consists of at least one planned monthly face-to-face contact with the child, designed primarily to monitor/supervise the child's/family's status regarding conditions and progress towards service goals. In considering whether a child shall receive supervision the juvenile counselor and juvenile counselor supervisor shall proceed as specified in §B(1)(a)-(d) of this regulation.

(3) Honor supervision consists of at least one planned monthly contact, not necessarily face-to-face. This level of supervision may be appropriate for children previously receiving more intensive service or supervision, and who are now nearing termination. Some children may need this type of supervision when placed on probation resulting from an isolated incident.

(4) Error activated supervision (E.A.S.) requires no active supervision by the juvenile counselor. In each case selected for E.A.S. the child, the child's custodians, and any relevant service provider shall be made fully aware of their responsibility to alert the juvenile counselor of the need to activate supervision if the child needs assistance. The following apply:

(a) E.A.S. may be appropriate if primary services are provided regularly and intensively by other resources, such as out-of-State placements;

(b) In cases when all goals have been met except for final payment of restitution, courtesy supervision, or interstate compact cases, E.A.S. shall be used.

(5) Placement/Institutional Supervision.

(a) Placement/institutional supervision consists of two possible supervision arrangements when the child is:

(i) Placed in a licensed or approved community-based residential placement; or

(ii) Committed by the juvenile court to a Department of Juvenile Services institution.

(b) Placement supervision by the juvenile counselor consists of regular and timely, but at least quarterly, contact as agreed upon by the juvenile counselor and the placement. It is designed to:

(i) Monitor/supervise the child's progress and care;

(ii) Evaluate the status of the child regarding conditions and progress toward service goals;

(iii) Coordinate the services delivered to the child and family; and

(iv) Work towards the eventual return of the child to the child's family or community.

(c) Institutional supervision by the aftercare counselor of the Department of Juvenile Services consists of at least monthly face-to-face contact with each child, monthly contact with parents/family and attendance at the child's periodic case reviews. It is designed to:

(i) Build a relationship with the child and family;

(ii) Evaluate status of the parents' ability to reintegrate the child into the family when released and provide services aimed at achieving reintegration;

(iii) Develop an alternative living situation if the child is not able to return home either temporarily or permanently; and

(iv) Provide information to the institutional juvenile counselor relative to the child's family and community.

(6) Detention Reassessment. If, during the period a child is on probation or aftercare, the child is placed in detention for a subsequent offense or violation, and if the detention is more than 5 days, the juvenile counselor shall reassess the child's level of supervision. This may require a face-to-face contact with the child, or contact with the child's family, or both.

Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.06