What is the Agency Model in the CFSS program? Describe CFSS agency model provider?

The Agency model is selected by the client to provide services. CFSS agency provider is the employer of the worker(s). The agency can hire qualified workers that the participant recommends. Establishes the schedule for the worker, with the participant. Assists the participant to customize the service delivery plan with the appropriate tasks. Assist the participant to implement the plan and backup plan. Provides training, supervision, and evaluation for the worker(s). Assist the participant in addressing the health and safety needs specified in the CFSS service delivery plan. In the Agency model, the lead agency will authorize a worker training and development budget. The Agency can use this budget to pay staff members to train a worker on the specific needs of a person. Many agencies will have their current Qualified Professional continue to serve in this role, but this budget gives the agency more flexibility- the best training plan for some workers might involve multiple staff members who have different areas of expertise. Agencies can use the worker training and development budget to pay for classes or individual trainers to perform these tasks. This budget is for training on the needs of the person (It cannot be used for general training and orientation that agencies give to all workers) Also cannot be used for workers' time while they are receiving the training. If clients using the Agency Model choose to purchase goods after the person makes an approved plan that involves goods. The lead agency will authorize unit(s) for direct care to the agency provider and dollars for purchasing goods to the (FMS) Financial Management Services. 

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