(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.

Source Note: The provisions of this §361.61 adopted to be effective September 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 6797; amended to be effective February 9, 2015, 40 TexReg 609; transferred effective March 15, 2022, as published in the February 25, 2022 issue of the Texas Register, 47 TexReg 983