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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 361 - GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER C - CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
SECTION/RULE §361.61 - Qualifications and Training Requirements for Volunteers of Contractors
Chapter Review Date 02/14/2024

(a) A contractor that uses a volunteer who is not a certified guardian must ensure that the volunteer does not perform guardianship duties, but the volunteer may provide services that a DADS volunteer may provide under Texas Human Resources Code §161.114(c).(b) A contractor that uses a volunteer must:(1) provide training that is relevant to the services the volunteer will provide;(2) assign to the volunteer a supervisor who is a certified guardian and an employee of the contractor;(3) ensure that the volunteer does not provide services to a DADS ward until documentation and observation indicate the volunteer is qualified to work with the ward;(4) ensure that the volunteer's supervisor reviews all work completed by the volunteer;(5) ensure that the volunteer's supervisor countersigns all documentation completed by the volunteer;(6) ensure that the volunteer's supervisor meets with the volunteer at least once per month and documents the meeting;(7) ensure that the volunteer protects the health and safety of the ward;(8) provide additional training to the volunteer on skills needed to provide services at least annually; and(9) document training provided to the volunteer.

Source Note: The provisions of this §361.61 adopted to be effective September 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 6797; amended to be effective February 9, 2015, 40 TexReg 609; transferred effective March 15, 2022, as published in the February 25, 2022 issue of the Texas Register, 47 TexReg 983.

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