Section 361.61 - Qualifications and Training Requirements for Volunteers of Contractors(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.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 361.61
The provisions of this §10.313 adopted to be effective September 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 6797; amended by Texas Register, Volume 40, Number 06, February 6, 2015, TexReg 614, eff. 2/9/2015; Entire chapter transferred from T. 40, Pt. 1, Ch. 10 by Texas Register, Volume 47, Number 08, February 25, 2022, TexReg 0985, eff. 3/15/2022