1.Program Definition and Services
Residential Habilitation Services in Idaho consist of an integrated array of individually tailored services and supports furnished to eligible participants. These services are designed to assist participants in acquiring, retaining, or improving their ability to reside successfully in their own homes, with their families, or in certified family homes
Services provided under this program include:
- Training in self-direction and decision-making
- Money management assistance
- Daily living skills development
- Community integration support
- Personal care and supervision
2. Regulations
The program is governed by IDAPA 16.03.10.703 - Adult DD Waiver Services, and IDAPA 16.04.17 - Residential Habilitation Agencies
3. Licensing or Certification
Residential Habilitation Agencies must be certified by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
4. Responsible State Agency
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is responsible for certifying and overseeing Residential Habilitation Agencies
5. Application Process
To become a certified Residential Habilitation Agency, providers must submit an application to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The specific application process is not explicitly detailed, but agencies are required to submit a request for renewal of certification 90 days before their certification expires
6. Required Documentation
While a comprehensive list is not provided, the following documents are likely required:
- Criminal background check results for staff
- Proof of staff qualifications and training
- Agency policies and procedures
- Participant records system documentation
7. Timeline for Approval
The available results do not specify a timeline for approval to become a Residential Habilitation Agency provider in Idaho.
8. Pre-Application Process
There is no specific pre-application process mentioned in the available results.
9. Pre-Application Training
While no specific pre-application training is mentioned, providers must ensure that their staff receive necessary training, including:
- First aid and CPR certification
- Training in behavior and skill training program plans
10. Additional Notes
- Residential Habilitation professionals must have at least one year of supervised experience with the population served and meet QIDP qualifications
- Agencies must develop and implement policies for assessing participant safety, maintaining records, and providing required services
- Services are person-centered and participant-driven, aiming to enhance independence, self-determination, and community integration
- Residential Habilitation services are covered by Medicaid with no cost to participants or their families
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