(a) Applicability.  OAC 340:100-3-38.6 sets forth training requirements for Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) case managers and case management supervisors.

(b) New employee training.  No later than 30 days following the date of hire, all DDSD case managers must complete the first available DDSD approved foundation training course and effective teaching course.  • 1  The first available class is the first unfilled class held within 60 miles of the case manager's work location following the case manager's date of hire.

(c) Case management training.  Within the first 12 months of employment, all DDSD case managers complete Form 06TR061E, Case Management Competency Checklist.

(d) Ongoing case manager training.  All DDSD case managers and case management supervisors complete at least 20 hours of annual training through courses, workshops, conferences, or other sources, per OAC 340:100-3-38(b)(1).

(e) Exceptions.  Exceptions to training requirements per OAC 340:100-3-38.6 may be made by the DDSD director or designee.