Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 05 - Juvenile Corrections, Department of › Rule 05.02.01 - RULES FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROVIDERS › Subchapter A - RULES FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROVIDERS › Section 05.02.01.122 - POSITION DESCRIPTIONS AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Clinician, Counselor, or Therapist
. An individual who conducts a comprehensive assessment of the psychological, behavioral, social, or familial deficits or dysfunctions presented by the juvenile offender, then establishes and implements a plan for therapeutic services. The plan must specify diagnosis and treatment of problems to be addressed, an estimate of the time needed, and a schedule of the frequency and intensity of the services to be provided. The individual may also provide individual, group, or family counseling. At a minimum, the individual must have a master's degree and be currently licensed by the applicable state as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor (LMFT), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or certified school psychologist. (3-31-22)
02.
Juvenile Services Coordinator or Social Worker
. An individual who is responsible for the assessment of treatment progress, and the provision and monitoring of therapeutic or rehabilitative treatment services to juvenile offenders participating in a treatment program. Individuals providing this function must possess, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree from a fully accredited college or university in social work, psychology, or counseling and must be licensed as a social worker in the applicable state. (3-31-22)
03.
Recreational Specialist
. An individual who develops and implements an individualized and goal-directed recreational plan for a juvenile offender in connection with the overall service implementation plan. The individual providing this function must possess a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy, health and physical education, or a related field, or have a high school diploma and two (2) years related experience in providing recreational services to juvenile offenders. (3-31-22)
04.
Rehabilitation Specialist or Facility Case Manager
. An individual, under direct supervision, who assists the juvenile offender in implementing the service implementation plan, evaluates the juvenile offender, and maintains the case record with respect to all nonclinical matters. The rehabilitation specialist or facility case manager also assists in presenting the case in staffings, communicates with appropriate individuals, including community interests, regarding the juvenile offender, and prepares written communications, under supervision, including final progress reports. The rehabilitation specialist or facility case manager may also serve as the social worker if properly licensed in the applicable state. Individuals providing this function must possess a bachelor's degree from a fully accredited college or university in the social sciences or a related field, or have a high school diploma and four (4) years related experience in providing services to juvenile offenders. (3-31-22)
05.
Rehabilitation Technician or Direct Care Worker
. An individual who is responsible for providing individual or group rehabilitative therapeutic services, supervising juvenile offender's day-to-day living activities and performing such duties as preparing nutritious meals, supervising and training juvenile offenders in basic living skills, and providing some community transportation. Such individual must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. (3-31-22)
06.
Special Education Teacher
. An individual who provides a modified curriculum for those students who are eligible for services under the IDEA. This individual must hold a valid standard exceptional child certificate with an endorsement as a generalist. (3-31-22)
07.
Teacher
. An individual who provides basic educational services as required by state and federal statutes. This individual must hold a valid teaching credential in the appropriate instructional field. (3-31-22)