119. Training and life-skills assessment

340:110-5-119. Training and life-skills assessment

Revised 6-1-06

(a) General. Prior to placement of the youth in an independent living program, appropriate training and a life-skills assessment are required and documented.

(b) Life-skills assessment. The assessment identifies potential areas of risk associated with independent life in the community and includes:

(1) money management and consumer awareness;
(2) food management;
(3) personal appearance and hygiene;
(4) health services;
(5) housekeeping and personal belongings;
(6) housing search skills;
(7) transportation skills and issues;
(8) educational planning, if appropriate;
(9) vocational training;
(10) job seeking skills;
(11) skills in emergency situations;
(12) drug and alcohol use;
(13) sexuality;
(14) interpersonal skills;
(15) community involvement and knowledge of resources; and
(16) legal issues and knowledge of legal rights.

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