D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-11404

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 29-11404 - [Effective until 1/14/2025] PCMI - PRACTICUM REQUIREMENT

11404.1

To qualify for the Peer Case Management Certification, a PCMI participant shall also successfully complete a field practicum.

11404.2

The purpose of the PCMI field practicum is to provide participants with an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge acquired from the classroom work in a homeless services setting.

11404.3

Each homeless services provider that hosts a PCMI field practicum participant shall identify a qualified case manager or case manager supervisor to serve as the field practicum supervisor for the participant. Before serving as a field practicum supervisor, the identified qualified case manager or case manager supervisor shall complete a peer case manager supervisory orientation offered by the Department.

11404.4

The participant shall complete at least eighty (80) hours of field-based work to complete their field practicum.

11404.5

The field practicum supervisor shall ensure that:

(a) The consumer (and the consumer's family if appropriate) receiving case management services delivered by the PCMI participant during the field practicum has consented to the delivery of such services by a PCMI participant;

(b) Case management services delivered by the PCMI participant during the field practicum are consistent with the individualized case management plan for the consumer receiving the services; and

(c) The PCMI participant has an opportunity to participate in the development of a case management plan and service coordination activities during the field practicum.

11404.6

The field practicum supervisor shall maintain a log of all supervisory meetings with the PCMI participant.

11404.7

The field practicum supervisor shall provide the following supervision to a PCMI participant during the field practicum:

(a) Establish the field practicum objectives and guidelines for the PCMI participant within the first week of the practicum;

(b) Provide a minimum of one (1) hour of face-to-face supervision with each PCMI participant once a week with additional support as needed or requested;

(c) Supervise the PCMI participant throughout the field practicum, overseeing the full range of field practice;

(d) Document all supervision activities in accordance with guidelines established by the Department;

(e) Maintain regular contact with the PCMI participant and the PCMI as needed to achieve field practicum objectives; and

(f) Complete a mid-way and final evaluation of the PCMI participant's performance according to evaluation guidance established by the Department.

11404.8

During the field practicum, the PCMI participant shall at a minimum:

(a) Complete orientation on the field practicum site and its policies and procedures regarding the delivery of services;

(b) Shadow a case manager in the homeless services field during work with consumers on significant activities, such as intake appointments, home visits, conducting assessments, developing a housing plan, or related activities;

(c) Work directly with consumers; and

(d) Participate as a full member in the case planning and case management service provision process.

11404.9

A PCMI participant may submit a written request to change their field practicum provider. All requests for changes shall be submitted to the Department for approval.

11404.10

Within five (5) business days after the PCMI participant completes the field practicum, the field practicum supervisor shall complete, sign, and submit to the PCMI a Department-promulgated Practicum Evaluation Form for the participant.

11404.11

In order to be eligible for the Peer Case Manager Certification, the PCMI participant shall have a passing score on their final practicum evaluation.

11404.12

The Department shall determine the final practicum evaluation criteria and establish a numerical system for determining a passing score.

11404.13

A participant who does not receive a passing score on the final evaluation of their practicum may request to complete a second practicum placement with a new provider or with the same provider, if the provider agrees to it.

11404.14

A participant may request reconsideration of their final practicum evaluation, or a mid-way evaluation for a second practicum placement, by submitting a written form promulgated by the Department within five (5) business days after receiving the evaluation.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-11404

Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 11718 (9/27/2024), exp. 1/14/2025 (Emergency)