Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.12

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

Section 16.16.01.12 - Individualized Service Plan-Institution

A. Time Frame. The individualized service plan shall be:

(1) Developed by the institutional juvenile counselor; and

(2) Done in conjunction with the aftercare counselor within 30 days of the child's commitment.

B. The aftercare counselor's immediate responsibility is to assist in the development of the individualized service plan. The aftercare counselor shall:

(1) Immediately alert the institution by telephoning the Social Services/Tour office to advise them of a child's special medical needs, for example diabetes, seizures, suicidal risk, bed-wetting, etc.;

(2) Within 2 working days of commitment, forward all pertinent social and evaluative material including the:

(a) Relevant ASSIST forms,

(b) Most recent individualized service plan,

(c) Medical consent form, and

(d) Face sheet;

(3) Forward the material listed in §B(2) of this regulation if it did not accompany the child to the institution.

C. Institutional Juvenile Counselor's Responsibility. The juvenile counselor shall:

(1) Make a prompt assessment and total review of case information including:

(a) Prior court-ordered dispositions, if any, and the findings and recommendations of social, educational, and evaluative material, if applicable; and

(b) Contacting the aftercare counselor for clarification or additional information as needed.

(2) Meet with the child or family, or both, to identify needs including the child's:

(a) Family intrapersonal development, especially pertaining to their ability to:

(i) Assess their situation;

(ii) Engage in the process of problem solving; and

(iii) Formulate a plan for the future.

(b) Family interpersonal development, especially pertaining to the:

(i) Child's ability to function adequately within socially prescribed and acceptable roles;

(ii) Ability to relate to others; and

(iii) Ability to communicate effectively with others.

(c) Educational development, particularly in the areas of the child's ability to:

(i) Function within age-appropriate school/work environments; and

(ii) Meet future educational/vocational goals.

(d) Other needs as they pertain to the child/family ability to function adequately in their community. Among these needs are:

(i) Emotional;

(ii) Intellectual;

(iii) Social;

(iv) Medical; and

(v) Financial.

(3) Develop and write the individualized service plan from the information assessed, the interview with the child, and in conjunction with the aftercare counselor, and have it approved by the immediate supervisor.

(4) Evaluate the child's unmet needs which can be addressed with available resources.

(5) Set service goals along with time frames and the responsibilities of each party, based on the evaluation, with the child/family and the aftercare counselor. These goals are to:

(a) Be specific and attainable; and

(b) Include long-term and short-term objectives.

(6) List on the individualized service plan the service goals, steps, time frames, and responsibilities.

(7) Deliver direct services which may vary based on the child's needs and the individualized service plan.

D. Direct Service Role of the Aftercare Counselor. The aftercare counselor shall:

(1) Visit the child within 30 days of the commitment to the institution.

(2) Meet with the institutionalized child face-to-face at least monthly.

(3) Maintain monthly contact with the parent or parents to discuss:

(a) The child's progress;

(b) Plans for release; and

(c) Specifically their role in those plans.

(4) Meet with the institutional staff at reviews to reassess and modify the individualized service plan.

(5) Evaluate the child's progress toward meeting treatment goals following reviews. When necessary, the aftercare counselor shall use the individualized service plan in conjunction with the institutional juvenile counselor.

(6) Recommend a child's release consistent with the reassessment of the individualized service plan in cooperation with the institutional juvenile counselor.

(7) Complete the community component of the release referral.

(8) Arrange necessary court actions and procedures to effect release of the child.

(9) Develop at time of release a new individualized service plan according to reassessment procedures, including the initial level of supervision as follows:

(a) Meet with the child at least once per week during the first month after release. At least one meeting is to be a home visit.

(b) Reevaluate the level of supervision after the first month. The level shall be maintained at the intensive or supervision level as set forth in Regulation .06B(1) and (2) of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.12