Okla. Admin. Code § 377:10-7-17

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 377:10-7-17 - Specialized Residential Care ("Level C")

The standardized set of criteria for each "Level C" community-based residential care facility is provided in (1)-(8) of this Section.

(1)Nature of program services. The major focus of the "Level C" Program shall be to assist a juvenile to change or alter the juvenile's behavior problems through a residential rather than therapeutic model.

(A) The professional staff of the agency shall provide group and individual treatment. Outside consultation shall be available to assist. Designated "on call" staff shall provide crisis intervention.

(B) Group work shall focus on eliminating behavioral problems.

(i) Primary focus shall be on residential model.

(ii) Minimum based on the juvenile's individual needs and treatment plan.

(iii) The designated social work counseling staff shall provide individual therapy as needed.

(iv) Family treatment shall be available for families when appropriate.

(2)Description of juveniles to be served. Juveniles appropriate for placement in a "Level C" facility have demonstrated behavior problems.

(A) Typical behaviors of a juvenile placed in a "Level C" facility include:

(i) repeated minor criminal offenses;

(ii) difficulty in school;

(iii) problems with authority figures;

(iv) sexual acting out;

(v) verbal aggression;

(vi) peer difficulties; and

(vii) runaway incidents.

(B) A juvenile placed in "Level C" may be intellectually limited and have difficulty with impulse control.

(C) A juvenile appropriate for placement in a "Level C" facility is a low risk to self and others. Thus, 24-hour awake supervision is not necessary.

(3)Educational services. Education shall conform to standards of the State Board of Education. In-house educational program operated in conjunction with the local school system shall be optional. The facility shall ensure that:

(A) each juvenile shall be provided the training and education appropriate to the juvenile's abilities;

(B) special, remedial, and vocational education are available; and

(C) tutoring services are provided for juveniles who need them.

(4)Recreational services. Planned and supervised indoor and outdoor recreation shall be available. Juveniles shall have leisure time to pursue their talents, hobbies, and chosen positive interests. Recreation shall be available through campus facilities and community resources.

(5)Employment services. The facility shall provide services to prepare juveniles for employment and, when appropriate, facilitate job placement and job retention.

(6)Independent living skills training. Independent living focus shall be incorporated throughout the program with a goal of improving the juvenile's capability to function in adulthood.

(7)Description of staff. Staff shall include professional and non-credentialed persons. Non-credentialed personnel shall typically perform basic care and custody functions. Social workers, psychologists, or other professional staff shall augment the service.

(A) Direct care staff may reside part time at the facility and shall be available 24 hours per day.

(B) Staff to juvenile ratio shall meet requirements as set forth in DHS rules OAC 340:110, "Requirements for Residential Child Care Facilities." All direct care staff shall meet, at minimum, state licensing standards.

(C) Direct care staff training shall be mandatory, formalized, and provided by professional and noncredentialed staff of the agency as well as resources outside the agency.

(D) Direct care staff shall participate in review staffings of each juvenile. The direct care staff may also access consultation

Okla. Admin. Code § 377:10-7-17

Added at 14 Ok Reg 1864, eff 6-2-97; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2667, eff 7-1-98; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1368, eff 7-1-08