Definition
“Direct support professional” means an individual who:
(a) Provides services to a participant in accordance with Section 4 of the SCL regulations
(b) Has direct contact with a participant when providing services to the participant;

“Respite”: Shall be short term care based on the absence or need for relief of the primary caretaker and:

Requirements
1. Eighteen (18) years old and has a high school diploma or GED; or
2. Twenty-one (21) years old;
(d) Meets the personnel and training requirements established in Section 3 of the SCL regulations;
(e) Has the ability to:
1. Communicate effectively with a participant and the participant’s family;
2. Read, understand, and implement written and oral instructions;
3. Perform required documentation; and
4. Participate as a member of the participant’s person-centered team if requested by the participant; and
(f) Demonstrates competence and knowledge on topics required to safely support the participant as described in the participant’s person-centered service plan

Job Description and Limitations
Provide relief for a non-paid primary caregiver
Shall Not exceed 830 hours per each one (1) year authorized person-centered service plan period;
and ). Respite shall be limited to 3,320 units (830 hours) per one (1) year authorized personcentered service plan period.

(b) May be participant directed and if participant directed, may be provided by an immediate family member or guardian of the participant in accordance with Section 10 of this administrative regulation

Be provided to a participant who:
a. Does not receive residential services;
b. Resides in the participant’s own home or family’s home; and
c. Is unable to independently administer self-care;
2. Be provided:
a. In a variety of settings;
b. By a direct support professional; and
c. On a short-term basis due to the absence or need for relief of a non-paid primary caregiver;