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Consent Agenda
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Josh Peters, County Administrator
FROM: Apple Martine, Jefferson County Public Health Director
Bonnie Obremski, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Coordinator
DATE:
SUBJECT: Agenda item —Professional Services Agreement between Jefferson County and
Cascade Community Connections for professional services to be provided in
connection with the provision of Individual Supported Employment to persons
with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Jefferson County; July 1,
2025 - June 30, 2026, $299,798.40.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County Public Health, the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities program, requests Board
approval of agreement between Jefferson County and Cascade Community Connections for professional
services to be provided in connection with the provision of Individual Supported Employment to persons with
intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Jefferson County.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PROS and CONS:
Individual Supported Employment services are a part of an individual's pathway to employment, are tailored
to individual needs, interests, abilities, and promote career development. Those individualized services are
necessary to help people experiencing intellectual and/or developmental disabilities obtain and continue
integrated employment.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
Cascade Community Connections continues to be the only provider of Individual Supported Employment
services in Jefferson County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Jefferson County Public Health management recommends approval of this contract.
REVIEWED BY:
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J Peters, County Administrator Date
Community Health Environmental Public Health
Developmental Disabilities 360-385-9444
360-385-9400 (f) 360-379-4487
360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community
DD-25-055
CONTRACT REVIEW FORM ( Clear Form
(INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THE NEXT PAGE)
CONTRACT WITH: Cascade Community Connections Contract No: DD-25-055
Contract For: Individual Employment Services Term: July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
COUNTY DEPARTMENT: Public Health
Contact Person: Bonnie Obremski
Contact Phone: 360-385-7301
Contact email: bonnieo@co.jefferson.wa.us
AMOUNT: $299,798.40 PROCESS: Exempt from Bid Process
Revenue: $299,798.40 Cooperative Purchase
Expenditure: Competitive Sealed Bid
Matching Funds Required: Small Works Roster
Sources(s) of Matching Funds Vendor List Bid
Fund# PH fund#127 RFP or RFQ
Munis Org/Obj HDD-640 12768064 Other:
APPROVAL STEPS:
STEP 1: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES COM CE W 3.51 80 AND CHAPTER 42.23 RCW.
CERTIFIED: ■ N/A: ��.,,,, — August 18, 2025
Signature Date
STEP 2: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES THE PERSON PROPOSED FOR CONTRACTING WITH THE
COUNTY (CONTRACTOR) HAS NOT BEEN DEBA ED BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
AGENCY.
CERTIFIED: 111 N/A: G August 18, 2025
Signature Date
STEP 3: RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW (will be added electronically through Laserfiche):
Electronically approved by Risk Management on 8/22/2025.
STEP 4: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REVIEW (will be added electronically through Laserfiche):
Electronically approved as to form by PAO on 8/22/2025.
Standard PSA terms included.
STEP 5: DEPARTMENT MAKES REVISIONS & RESUBMITS TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY(IF REQUIRED).
STEP 6: CONTRACTOR SIGNS
STEP 7: SUBMIT TO BOCC FOR APPROVAL
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SUBCONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT
Agreement Between
JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
AND
CASCADE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
This agreement is made and entered into between Jefferson County Public Health (COUNTY) and Cascade
Community Connections (SUBCONTRACTOR) for provision of Individual Supported Employment to people
experiencing intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Jefferson County. The term of this agreement is July 1,
2025 through June 30,2026.This Contract may be terminated by either party upon 60 days written notice.Termination
of this Contract shall not constitute a breach.
It is agreed upon by both parties as named herein as follows:
A. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Professional services to be provided by SUBCONTRACTOR shall include:
(I) "Individual Supported Employment"or"IE"services are a part of an individual's pathway to employment,
are tailored to individual needs,interests,abilities,and promote career development. These are individualized
services necessary to help people experiencing intellectual and/or developmental disabilities obtain and continue
integrated employment in the general workforce at or above the state's minimum wage. These services may
include intake,discovery,assessment,job marketing&development,job placement,job replacement,worksite
job training coaching/supports,development of natural supports,and follow-along and record keeping.Program
management; (per the Individual Employment Phases & Billable Activities &
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/DDCS/county-best-practices).Specific service deliverables are delineated in Exhibit
A—Statement of Work attached hereto.
(2) Program management.
B. OBLIGATIONS
SUBCONTRACTOR shall fulfill the following obligations:
(1) SUBCONTRACTOR shall comply with all state and federal requirements regarding the confidentiality of
Client records. Client information is not disclosable to the public. Information acquired pursuant to RCW
71A.14.070 requires a signed Release of Information or a signed Oath of Confidentiality Form.
(2) SUBCONTRACTOR is required to assure that each employee has a current (within three years) DSHS
background check in accordance with RCW 43.43.830-845, RCW 74.15.030 and WAC 388-825. Any
prospective employee or volunteer who will or may have unsupervised access to a vulnerable person with a
developmental disability in the course of his or her employment, or involvement with the business or
organization,must have a background/criminal history clearance before they have unsupervised access. The
DSHS Background Check Central Unit(BCCU)must be utilized to obtain background clearance.
(3) An"intellectual and/or developmental disability"(IDD)means a disability attributable to intellectual disability,
cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, or another neurological or other condition of an individual found by the
secretary to be closely related to an intellectual disability or to require treatment similar to that required for
individuals with intellectual disabilities,which disability originates before the individual attains age eighteen,
which has continued or can be expected to continue indefinitely,and which constitutes a substantial limitation
to the individual.
(4) If SUBCONTRACTOR reviews the application and elects to hire or retain an individual after receiving notice
that the applicant has a conviction for an offense that would disqualify the applicant from having unsupervised
access to vulnerable adults as defined in Chapter 74.34 RCW, then DDCS shall deny payment for any
subsequent services rendered by the disqualified individual Provider.(Developmental Disabilities Community
Services or DDCS means a Division within the Department of Social and Health Services.)
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(5) COUNTY and its SUBCONTRACTOR are mandated reporters under RCW 74.34.020(13)and must comply
with reporting requirements described in RCW 74.34.035, .040 and Chapter 26.44 RCW. If the County is
notified by DSHS that a subcontractor staff member is cited or on the registry for a substantiated finding,then
that associated staff will be prohibited from providing services under this Program Agreement.
(6) SUBCONTRACTOR is required pursuant to RCW 74.15.030;that if any prospective employee who has not
resided in Washington State during the last three years, and who will or may have unsupervised access to a
vulnerable person with a developmental disability in the course of his or her employment,or involvement with
the business or organization,must have an F.B.I.Fingerprint Check before they have unsupervised access and
before prospective employer begins working. The DSHS Background Check Central Unit(BCCU)must be
utilized to obtain background clearance.
(7) SUBCONTRACTOR is required to repeat the background/criminal history clearance for all employees or
volunteers who will or may have unsupervised access to a vulnerable person with a developmental disability in
the course of his or her employment,or involvement with the business or organization,every three years.The
DSHS Background Check Central Unit(BCCU)must be utilized to obtain background clearance in accordance
with RCW 43.43.830-845,RCW 74.15.030 and WAC 388-825.
(8) SUBCONTRACTOR shall comply,as mandated reporters under RCW 74.34.020(11),with all state and federal
requirements under RCW 74.34.035, .040 Abuse and neglect of Vulnerable Adults; RCW 26.44, Abuse of
Children;the WACs:275-26 Division of Developmental Disabilities Services Rules;296-24 General Safety&
Health; 296-62 General Occupational Health Standards; WACs: 388-828 Developmental Disabilities
Community Services,(DDCS)Assessment;388-845 Home and Community Based Waivers;Definitions 0001;
Criteria for HCBS Services 0030;Basic Waiver Services 0200;Basic Plus Waiver Services 0210;Core Waiver
Services 0215; Community Protection Waiver Services 0220; 0600-0610 Community Access Service;
Supported Employment Service 2100.
(9) SUBCONTRACTOR shall comply with the following Developmental Disabilities Community Services,
(DDCS) Policies: 3.01 Client Service Plans; 5.01 Criminal History Background Checks and Safeguarding
Personal Information; 5.02 Necessary Supplemental Accommodation (NSA); 5.03 Client Complaints; 5.05
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Clients; 5.06 Client Rights; 5.13 Protections From Abuse; 5.14 Positive
Behavior Support; 5.15 Use of Restrictive Procedures; 6.08 Mandatory Reporting Requirements for
Employment and Day Program Services Providers; 6.13 Employment/Day Program Provider Qualifications;
9.07 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS); 12.01
Incident Management; 13.04 DRW Access Agreement,and County Guide to Achieve DDCS's Guiding Values.
(10) The COUNTY staff who performs on-site evaluations of SUBCONTRACTOR work sites,will promptly report
to DSHS per DDCS Policy 5.13,Protection from Abuse: Mandatory Reporting, if:
(a) They have reasonable cause to believe that abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation or neglect (as
defined in RCW 74.34.020) of a person who has a developmental disability (as defined in RCW
71A.10.020)has occurred,and,
(b) If they have reason to suspect that sexual or physical assault of such a person has occurred,they shall
also immediately report to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
(11) SUBCONTRACTOR shall comply with the following referenced documents found at DDCS Internet site
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/DDCS/county-best-practices under"Counties":
(a) DDCS Policy 4.11,County Services for Working Age Adults;
(b) WAC 388-850, WAC 388-828, WAC 388-845-0001,0030,0205,0210,0215,0220,0600-0610, 1200-
1210, 1400-1410,2100,2110;
(c) Criteria for Evaluation;
https://www.dsh s.wa.gov/sites/default/files/DDCS/DDCS/documents/Criteria%20for%20Evaluation%
202021-2023.docx
(12) On-Site Evaluation: The County shall evaluate and review services delivered to reasonably assure compliance
and quality.The County shall conduct at least one on-site visit to each subcontractor during the biennium.The
County shall maintain written documentation of all evaluations,recommendations and corrective action plans
for each subcontractor.Copies of such documentation will be provided to the DDCS upon request.
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(13) SUBCONTRACTOR shall meet the definition of Quality Assurance,by adherence to all Program Agreement
requirements and reasonably expected levels of performance,quality,and practice by adherence to:
(a) DDCS Policy 6.13,Employment/Day Program Provider Qualifications,
https://wwvv.dshs.wa.gov/DDCS/policies-and-rules/policy-manual;
(b) County Guide to Achieve DDCS's Guiding Values;
(c) DDCS Guidelines for Community Assessments within Employment and Vocational Programs
(14) The DRW Access Agreement with DDCS; assures that the COUNTY and SUBCONTRACTORS have
reviewed the Access Agreement;Disability Rights Washington(formerly Washington Protection and Advocacy
System)Access Agreement.The Access Agreement covers DRW's access to individuals with developmental
disabilities,to Clients,to programs and records,to outreach activities,to authority to investigate allegations of
abuse,neglect,and other miscellaneous matters,and it is binding for all Providers of DDCS contracted services.
(15) SUBCONTRACTOR shall have written policies regarding sexual harassment and non-discrimination (said
policies must guarantee human/civil rights); regarding a person's right to privacy, regarding safeguarding
personal information and abuse of participants;regarding agency medication procedure; regarding respectful
staff-to-participant interactions (i.e.: including a person's right to be treated with dignity and respect free of
abuse).
(16) SUBCONTRACTOR shall have a County approved grievance policy for clients that:
(a) Is explained to clients and others in accordance with DDCS Policy 5.02, Necessary Supplemental
Accommodation;
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/DDCS/DDCS/documents/policy/policy5.02.pdf
(b) Negotiates conflicts;
(c) States advocates are available and clients are encouraged to bring advocates to help negotiate;
(d) Provides a mediation process using someone who is unaffected by the outcome if conflicts remain
unresolved a DDCS Case Resource Manager may be included as an alternative option;(A DDCS Case
Resource Manager(CRM)"means a case manager for DDCS Clients)
(e) Prohibits retaliation for using the grievance process;and
(f) Includes a process for tracking and reporting grievance
(17) SUBCONTRACTOR shall assure that clients and others,in accordance with DDCS Policy 5.06,Client Rights,
have been informed of their rights,what services and benefits may be expected from the program,the program's
expectations of them, and if necessary, the client's family, guardian or advocate is also
informed.https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/DDCS/DDCS/documents/policy/policy5.06.pdf
(18) SUBCONTRACTOR shall assure that they have policies that protect individual rights; include but are not
limited:
(a) SUBCONTRACTOR shall assure that they have policies that protect individual rights; include but are
not limited:
(b) Respectful staff-to-client interactions
(c) A person's right to be treated with dignity,respect and free of abuse;
(d) A person's right to privacy;and
(e) Safeguarding personal information.
(19) SUBCONTRACTOR shall obtain and retain in the clients'files signed proof of client's and/or family's review
of all policies,provider expectation,and receipt of information about services and benefits to be provided by
the program.The signed proof required by this section shall be reviewed and renewed,with new documentation,
annually.
(20) SUBCONTRACTOR will encourage participant involvement in policy development.
(21) SUBCONTRACTOR shall update Client Intake Forms every 6 months during the Client Review meeting.
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(22) SUBCONTRACTOR shall assure potential conflict of interest,real or apparent,will not arise. Such a conflict
will arise when:The employee,officer or agent,any member of immediate family,Guardian/decision maker,
or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the above has fmancial or other interest in the
client(s).
(23) SUBCONTRACTOR shall have adequate staffing ratios and patterns to maintain quality and safety.
(24) All services for persons with developmental disabilities must be provided with attention to their health and
safety. SUBCONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local fire,health, and safety
regulations.
(25) SUBCONTRACTOR shall make sure that all incidents involving injury,health or safety issues are reported to
DDCS and the County; reference DDCS Policy 6.08, Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Employment
Providers.https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/DDCS/DDCS/documents/policy/policy6.08.pdf
(26) SUBCONTRACTOR shall track and analyze incident reports for potential trends and patterns.
(27) Current emergency contact and medical information(medications,diet,allergies,etc.)needed during the hours
of service is readily available for each participant.
(28) SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide evidence that it employs typical safety protection based upon the
environment the client is working or receiving services in.
(29) The COUNTY and all SUBCONTRACTORS are mandated reporters under RCW 74.34.020(11); Abuse of
Vulnerable Adults https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=74.34 and Chapter 26.44 RCW; Abuse of
Children.All parties must comply with reporting requirements described in RCW 74.34.035,040 and Chapter
26.44 and must adhere to DDCS Policy, 6.08 Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Employment and Day
Program Service Providers. All service provider employees, contractors, and volunteers are mandatory
reporters and must report every incident of observed, reported or suspected abuse, improper use of restraint,
neglect,self-neglect,personal or financial exploitation, abandonment and/or mistreatment of clients.
(30) The Employment Phases & Billable Activities document defines the individual Client services that DDCS
reimburses. That document is located on the DSHS DDCS County Best Practices Web site at
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/DDCS/county-best-practices
(31) Where the SUBCONTRACTOR is also the client's employer under Individual Employment, funding for the
service provider will be available for the first 6 months of employment. At the end of the 6 months another
service provider,who is not the employer of record,must provide the support unless the COUNTY issues a
written approval for the Employment Provider to continue with long term supports.
(32) SUBCONTRACTOR is required to maintain the following minimum organizational capacity in order to meet
the performance standards set forth in this agreement. Failure or inability of SUBCONTRACTOR to meet any
or all of these minimum capacity requirements,as determined solely by COUNTY,may be cause for termination
of this agreement as provided herein.
(a) Accreditation: SUBCONTRACTOR must be able to demonstrate conformance to Commission on
Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards for quality assurance and CARF
accreditation.
(b) Confidentiality: SUBCONTRACTOR shall protect and maintain all Confidential Information gained by
reason of the Program Agreement against unauthorized use,access,disclosure,modification or loss.This
duty requires the COUNTY to employ reasonable security measures,which includes restricting access
to Confidential Information through:
(33) Authority. The security requirements described in this document reflect the applicable requirements of Standard
141.10(https://ocio.wa.gov/policies)of the Office of the Chief Information Officer for the state of Washington,
and of the DSHS Information Security Policy and Standards Manual. Reference material related to these
requirements can be found here: hops://www.dshs.wa.gov/fsa/central-contract-services/keeping-dshs-Client-
information-private-and-secure,which is a site developed by the DSHS Information Security Office and hosted
by DSHS Central Contracts and Legal Services.
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(34) Administrative Controls. The Contractor must have the following controls in place:
(a) A documented security policy governing the secure use of its computer network and systems,and which
defines sanctions that may be applied to Contractor staff for violating that policy.
(b) If the Data shared under this agreement is classified as Category 4 data,the Contractor must be aware of
and compliant with the applicable legal or regulatory requirements for that Category 4 Data.
(c) If Confidential Information shared under this agreement is classified as Category 4 data,the Contractor
must have a documented risk assessment for the system(s)housing the Category 4 Data.
(35) Authorization,Authentication, and Access. In order to ensure that access to the Data is limited to authorized
staff,the Contractor must:
(a) Have documented policies and procedures governing access to systems with the shared Data.
(b) Restrict access through administrative,physical,and technical controls to authorized staff.
(c) Ensure that user accounts are unique and that any given user account logon ID and password combination
is known only to the one employee to whom that account is assigned. For purposes of non-repudiation,
it must always be possible to determine which employee performed a given action on a system housing
the Data based solely on the logon ID used to perform the action.
(d) Ensure that only authorized users are capable of accessing the Data.
(e) Ensure that an employee's access to the Data is removed immediately:
1. Upon suspected compromise of the user credentials.
2. When their employment, or the contract under which the Data is made available to them, is
terminated.
3. When they no longer need access to the Data to fulfill the requirements of the contract.
(f) Have a process to periodically review and verify that only authorized users have access to systems
containing DSHS Confidential Information.
(g) When accessing the Data from within the Contractor's network(the Data stays within the Contractor's
network at all times), enforce password and logon requirements for users within the Contractor's
network, including:
1. A minimum length of 8 characters,and containing at least three of the following character classes:
uppercase letters,lowercase letters,numerals,and special characters such as an asterisk,ampersand,
or exclamation point.
2. That a password does not contain a user's name,logon ID,or any form of their full name.
3. That a password does not consist of a single dictionary word. A password may be formed as a
passphrase,which consists of multiple dictionary words.
4. That passwords are significantly different from the previous four passwords.
(h) When accessing Confidential Information from an external location(the Data will traverse the Internet
or otherwise travel outside the Contractor's network), mitigate risk and enforce password and logon
requirements for users by employing measures including:
1. Ensuring mitigations applied to the system do not allow end-user modification. Examples would
include but not be limited to installing key loggers, malicious software, or any software that will
compromise DSHS data.
2. Not allowing the use of dial-up connections.
3. Using industry standard protocols and solutions for remote access. Examples include, but are not
limited to RADIUS Microsoft Remote Desktop(RDP)and Citrix.
4. Encrypting all remote access traffic from the external workstation to Trusted Network or to a
component within the Trusted Network. The traffic must be encrypted at all times while traversing
any network, including the Internet,which is not a Trusted Network.
5. Ensuring that the remote access system prompts for re-authentication or performs automated session
termination after no more than 30 minutes of inactivity.
6. Ensuring use of Multi-factor Authentication to connect from the external end point to the internal
end point.All Contractors must be in compliance by 6/30/2020.
(i) Passwords or PIN codes may meet a lesser standard if used in conjunction with another authentication
mechanism, such as a biometric (fingerprint, face recognition, iris scan) or token(software, hardware,
smart card,etc.)in that case:
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1. The PIN or password must be at least 5 letters or numbers when used in conjunction with at least
one other authentication factor
2. Must not be comprised of all the same letter or number (11111, 22222, aaaaa, would not be
acceptable)
3. Must not contain a "run" of three or more consecutive numbers (12398, 98743 would not be
acceptable)
(j) If the contract specifically allows for the storage of Confidential Information on a Mobile Device,
passcodes used on the device must:
1. Be a minimum of six alphanumeric characters.
2. Contain at least three unique character classes(upper case, lower case,letter,number).
3. Not contain more than a three consecutive character run.Passcodes consisting of 12345,or abcdl2
would not be acceptable.
(k) Render the device unusable after a maximum of 10 failed logon attempts.
(36) Protection of Data. The Contractor agrees to store Data on one or more of the following media and protect the
Data as described:
(a) Hard disk drives. For Data stored on local workstation hard disks, access to the Data will be restricted to
Authorized User(s) by requiring logon to the local workstation using a Unique User ID and Hardened
Password or other authentication mechanisms which provide equal or greater security,such as biometrics
or smart cards.
(b) Network server disks. For Data stored on hard disks mounted on network servers and made available
through shared folders,access to the Data will be restricted to Authorized Users through the use of access
control lists which will grant access only after the Authorized User has authenticated to the network
using a Unique User ID and Hardened Password or other authentication mechanisms which provide
equal or greater security,such as biometrics or smart cards. Data on disks mounted to such servers must
be located in an area which is accessible only to authorized personnel, with access controlled through
use of a key,card key,combination lock,or comparable mechanism.
For DSHS Confidential Information stored on these disks, deleting unneeded Data is sufficient as long
as the disks remain in a Secure Area and otherwise meet the requirements listed in the above paragraph.
Destruction of the Data, as outlined below in Section (31)Data Disposition, may be deferred until the
disks are retired,replaced,or otherwise taken out of the Secure Area.
(c) Optical discs(CDs or DVDs)in local workstation optical disc drives. Data provided by DSHS on optical
discs which will be used in local workstation optical disc drives and which will not be transported out of
a Secure Area. When not in use for the contracted purpose,such discs must be Stored in a Secure Area.
Workstations which access DSHS Data on optical discs must be located in an area which is accessible
only to authorized personnel,with access controlled through use of a key, card key, combination lock,
or comparable mechanism.
(d) Optical discs (CDs or DVDs) in drives or jukeboxes attached to servers. Data provided by DSHS on
optical discs which will be attached to network servers and which will not be transported out of a Secure
Area. Access to Data on these discs will be restricted to Authorized Users through the use of access
control lists which will grant access only after the Authorized User has authenticated to the network
using a Unique User ID and Hardened Password or other authentication mechanisms which provide
equal or greater security,such as biometrics or smart cards.
Data on discs attached to such servers must be located in an area which is accessible only to authorized
personnel, with access controlled through use of a key, card key, combination lock, or comparable
mechanism.
(e) Paper documents. Any paper records must be protected by storing the records in a Secure Area which
is only accessible to authorized personnel. When not in use, such records must be stored in a Secure
Area.
(f) Remote Access. Access to and use of the Data over the State Governmental Network(SGN)or Secure
Access Washington(SAW)will be controlled by DSHS staff who will issue authentication credentials
(e.g. a Unique User ID and Hardened Password)to Authorized Users on Contractor's staff. Contractor
will notify DSHS staff immediately whenever an Authorized User in possession of such credentials is
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terminated or otherwise leaves the employ of the Contractor,and whenever an Authorized User's duties
change such that the Authorized User no longer requires access to perform work for this Contract.
(g) Data storage on portable devices or media.
1. Except where otherwise specified herein, DSHS Data shall not be stored by the Contractor on
portable devices or media unless specifically authorized within the terms and conditions of the
Contract. If so authorized,the Data shall be given the following protections:
a. Encrypt the Data.
b. Control access to devices with a Unique User ID and Hardened Password or stronger
authentication method such as a physical token or biometrics.
c. Manually lock devices whenever they are left unattended and set devices to lock automatically
after a period of inactivity, if this feature is available. Maximum period of inactivity is 20
minutes.
d. Apply administrative and physical security controls to Portable Devices and Portable Media
by:
i. Keeping them in a Secure Area when not in use,
ii. Using check-in/check-out procedures when they are shared,and
iii. Taking frequent inventories.
2. When being transported outside of a Secure Area,Portable Devices and Portable Media with DSHS
Confidential Information must be under the physical control of Contractor staff with authorization
to access the Data,even if the Data is encrypted.
(h) Data stored for backup purposes.
1. DSHS Confidential Information may be stored on Portable Media as part of a Contractor's existing,
documented backup process for business continuity or disaster recovery purposes. Such storage is
authorized until such time as that media would be reused during the course of normal backup
operations. If backup media is retired while DSHS Confidential Information still exists upon it,
such media will be destroyed at that time in accordance with the disposition requirements below in
Section(31)Data Disposition.
2. Data may be stored on non-portable media(e.g. Storage Area Network drives, virtual media, etc.)
as part of a Contractor's existing, documented backup process for business continuity or disaster
recovery purposes. If so,such media will be protected as otherwise described in this exhibit. If this
media is retired while DSHS Confidential Information still exists upon it,the data will be destroyed
at that time in accordance with the disposition requirements below in Section(31)Data Disposition.
(i) Cloud storage. DSHS Confidential Information requires protections equal to or greater than those
specified elsewhere within this exhibit. Cloud storage of Data is problematic as neither DSHS nor the
Contractor has control of the environment in which the Data is stored. For this reason:
1. DSHS Data will not be stored in any consumer grade Cloud solution, unless all of the following
conditions are met:
a. Contractor has written procedures in place governing use of the Cloud storage and Contractor
attest to the contact listed in the contract and keep a copy of that attestation for your records
in writing that all such procedures will be uniformly followed.
b. The Data will be Encrypted while within the Contractor network.
c. The Data will remain Encrypted during transmission to the Cloud.
d. The Data will remain Encrypted at all times while residing within the Cloud storage solution.
e. The Contractor will possess a decryption key for the Data, and the decryption key will be
possessed only by the Contractor.
f. The Data will not be downloaded to non-authorized systems,meaning systems that are not on
the contractor network.
g. The Data will not be decrypted until downloaded onto a computer within the control of an
Authorized User and within the contractor's network.
2. Data will not be stored on an Enterprise Cloud storage solution unless either:
a. The Cloud storage Provider is treated as any other Sub-Contractor, and agrees in writing to
all of the requirements within this exhibit;or,
b. The Cloud storage solution used is HIPAA compliant.
3. If the Data includes protected health information covered by the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act(HIPAA),the Cloud Provider must sign a Business Associate Agreement prior
to Data being stored in their Cloud solution.
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(37) System Protection. To prevent compromise of systems which contain DSHS Data or through which that Data
passes:
(a) Systems containing DSHS Data must have all security patches or hotfixes applied within 3 months of
being made available.
(b) The Contractor will have a method of ensuring that the requisite patches and hotfixes have been applied
within the required timeframes.
(c) Systems containing DSHS Data shall have an Anti-Malware application,if available,installed.
(d) Anti-Malware software shall be kept up to date. The product, its anti-virus engine, and any malware
database the system uses,will be no more than one update behind current.
(38) Data Segregation.
(a) DSHS category 4 data must be segregated or otherwise distinguishable from non-DSHS data. This is to
ensure that when no longer needed by the Contractor, all DSHS Data can be identified for return or
destruction. It also aids in determining whether DSHS Data has or may have been compromised in the
event of a security breach. As such, one or more of the following methods will be used for data
segregation.
1. DSHS Data will be kept on media(e.g.hard disk,optical disc,tape,etc.)which will contain no non-
DSHS Data.
2. DSHS Data will be stored in a logical container on electronic media, such as a partition or folder
dedicated to DSHS Data.
3. DSHS Data will be stored in a database which will contain no non-DSHS data.And/or,
4. DSHS Data will be stored within a database and will be distinguishable from non-DSHS data by the
value of a specific field or fields within database records.
5. When stored as physical paper documents, DSHS Data will be physically segregated from non-
DSHS data in a drawer,folder,or other container.
(b) When it is not feasible or practical to segregate DSHS Data from non-DSHS data,then both the DSHS
Data and the non-DSHS data with which it is commingled must be protected as described in this exhibit.
(39) Data Disposition.When the contracted work has been completed or when the DSHS Data is no longer needed,
except as noted above in Section(30.b.)DSHS Data shall be returned to DSHS or destroyed. Media on which
Data may be stored and associated acceptable methods of destruction are as follows:
Data stored on: Will be destroyed by:
Server or workstation hard disks,or Using a"wipe"utility which will overwrite the
Removable media(e.g. floppies,USB flash drives, Data at least three(3)times using either random or
portable hard disks)excluding optical discs single character data,or Degaussing sufficiently to
ensure that the Data cannot be reconstructed,or
Physically destroying the disk
Paper documents with sensitive or Confidential Recycling through a contracted firm,provided the
Information contract with the recycler assures that the
confidentiality of Data will be protected.
Paper documents containing Confidential On-site shredding,pulping,incineration,or
Information requiring special handling(e.g. contractor
protected health information)
Optical discs(e.g.CDs or DVDs) Incineration,shredding,or completely defacing the
readable surface with a coarse abrasive
Magnetic tape Degaussing,incinerating or crosscut shredding
(40) Notification of Compromise or Potential Compromise. The compromise or potential compromise of DSHS
shared Data must be reported to the DSHS Contact designated in the Contract within one(1)business day of
discovery. If no DSHS Contact is designated in the Contract,then the notification must be reported to the DSHS
Privacy Officer at dshsprivacyofficer@dshs.wa.gov. Contractor must also take actions to mitigate the risk of
loss and comply with any notification or other requirements imposed by law or DSHS.
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(41) Data shared with Subcontractors. If DSHS Data provided under this Contract is to be shared with a
subcontractor,the Contract with the subcontractor must include all of the data security provisions within this
Contract and within any amendments,attachments,or exhibits within this Contract. If the Contractor cannot
protect the Data as articulated within this Contract,then the contract with the sub-Contractor must be submitted
to the DSHS Contact specified for this contract for review and approval.
(42) Notification of Compromise or Potential Compromise. The compromise or potential compromise of DSHS
shared Data must be reported to the DSHS Contact designated in the Contract within one(1)business day of
discovery If no DSHS Contact is designated in the Contract,then the notification must be reported to the DSHS
Privacy Officer at dshsprivacyofficer@dshs.wa.gov. Contractor must also take actions to mitigate the risk of
loss and comply with any notification or other requirements imposed by law.
(43) SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide the following:
(a) Equal Access: SUBCONTRACTOR will assure equal access to persons who do not speak or have a
limited ability to speak,read,or write English well enough to understand and communicate effectively
(reference DDCS Policy 5.05,Limited English Proficient(LEP)Clients).
(b) The date policies are implemented or the date,they are revised.
(c) Financial and Program Management: SUBCONTRACTOR will maintain an
administrative/organizational structure that clearly defmes responsibilities; systems and personnel to
maintain accounting records that accurately reflect all program revenues and expenditures; prepare
monthly statements of activity(ADSA Reports);maintain appropriate client service records and progress
reports;and track key program performance indicators.
(d) Participants: SUBCONTRACTOR has a commitment to support integration of individuals with
developmental disabilities with people who are not disabled and has involved participants with
developmental disabilities in policy development.
(e) Partnerships: SUBCONTRACTOR has a history of working cooperatively with community-based
organizations including Employers, other Agencies, the COUNTY DD Program, the Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation(DVR),and the Schools.
(f) Performance Plan: SUBCONTRACTOR has a written performance plan that describes its mission,
program objectives,expected outcomes,and describes how and when objectives will be accomplished;
and will assure the plan is evaluated at least biennially with revisions based on actual performance. The
Performance Plan must include performance indicators that address diversity, equity, and inclusion
efforts. SUBCONTRACTOR will document progress on performance indicators identified in DDCS
Policy 6.13,Provider Qualifications for Employment and Day Program Services.
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/DDCS/DDCS/documents/policy/policy6.13.pdf
(g) Ouality Assurance Plan: SUBCONTRACTOR has a written quality assurance plan that evaluates Client
progress every 6 months by looking at:
1. Increased wages(by acuity)
2. Increased number of working hours(by acuity)
3. The number of new jobs(by acuity)
4. Job loss and why—retention rates(by acuity)
5. The percentage employed(by acuity)
6. Looking at Quantitative-(Data)vs.Qualitative-(Narrative)
(h) SUBCONTRACTOR will collect, analyze and compare all the performance indicators/objective
measures listed above in Section:(f) 1-6.The results will be sent to the County every 6 months.
(i) The COUNTY'S Service Evaluation System: shall serve as the method by which current Providers
demonstrate that they continue to be qualified as Providers. A copy of the COUNTY'S Service
Evaluation System shall be provided upon request,to DDCS for review.
(j) Internal Control Systems:SUBCONTRACTOR will have an administrative/organizational structure that
clearly defmes responsibilities.
1. SUBCONTRACTOR has sufficient policies and procedures for establishment and maintenance of
adequate internal control systems.
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2. SUBCONTRACTOR will maintain written policy procedural manuals for information systems,
personnel, and accounting/finance in sufficient detail such that operations can continue should
staffing change or prolonged absences occur.
3. SUBCONTRACTOR will date all policies when they are implemented or date when they are
revised.
(k) Qualified Staff: SUBCONTRACTOR will provide adequate, qualified staff with skills and experience
in evaluation, training, supervision, counseling and support of adults with developmental disabilities
who are earning wages,per the attached Statement of Work.
1. SUBCONTRACTOR will assure that all direct service staff are trained and has experience in
accordance with DDCS Policy 6.13 and that training is documented.
2. SUBCONTRACTOR will assure that each employee has a current (within three years) DSHS
background check in accordance with RCW 43.43.830-845,RCW 74.15.030 and WAC 388-825.
3. SUBCONTRACTOR will provide COUNTY with information regarding staff qualifications upon
request.
(1) Safety: SUBCONTRACTOR will provide evidence that it employs safety protection based on the
environment in which the participant is working or receiving services.
(m) Integration: Employment and day services must adhere to the Home and Community Based settings
(HCBS)requirements of 42CFR 441 530(a)(1), including that:
1. The setting is integrated in the greater community and supports individuals to have full access to the
greater community;
2. Ensures the individual receives services in the community to the same degree of access as
individuals not receiving Medicaid HCBS;
3. The setting provides opportunities to seek employment and work in competitive integrated settings;
and
4. The setting facilitates individual choice regarding services and supports,and who provides them.
(44) SUBCONTRACTOR shall identify settings that isolate people from the broader community or that have the
effect of isolating individuals from the broader community of individuals who do not receive Medicaid HCB
services.These settings are presumed not to be home and community-based.
(45) SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide an Individual Employment/Vocational Client Plan and/or Person-Centered
planning/profiles delineating individual skills and needs within 30 days of the beginning of services on all
program clients. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall use the new Employment Program Plan Report Form for
Individual Employment/Vocational Client Plans.
(a) Individual EmploymentNocational Client Plans will include:
1. Information that identifies and addresses the individualized goal and support needs for each
participant. The plan should be developed by the provider in collaboration with the Case Resource
Manager,client,guardian and his or her family(the team).
2. Initial plans will be completed within 30 days from date of service authorization and must be signed
by the participant and/or his or her guardian, if any.
3. Copies of the initial plan and semi-annual progress reports will be distributed as appropriate to all
team members.
4. Plans will be reviewed and signed every six(6)months.
(b) Individual EmploymentNocational Client Plans- Subsequent Six (6) Month (semi-annual) Progress
Reports will include:
1. Current date
2. Timeline for the plan
3. Client's name: first and last
4. Client ADSA ID
5. Employment goal
a. Preferred(job type)the individual wishes to obtain or maintain
b. The preferred wages/salary the individual wishes to earn
c. The number of hours the individual prefers to work
d. The preferred work shifts
6. The individual's skills,gifts,interests,and preferred activities
7. Measurable strategies(action steps and supports)to meet the employment goal
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8. Identification of persons and/or entities (such as family, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)
available to assist the client in reaching his/her employment goal
9. Identification of other accommodations, adaptive equipment, and/or supports critical to achieve
employment goal
(c) SUBCONTRACTOR must assure that Individual Supported Employment staff hours are attributed to
the Client via the Individual Employment Phases&Billable Activities. Individual Employment Billable
Activities 2-1-2018.pdf(wa.gov)
(d) SUBCONTRACTOR shall identify the provision of supports necessary for job success to each
participant. Supports may include, but are not limited to, identification of resources necessary for
transportation,job restructuring,work materials or routine adaptation,work environment modifications,
identification of job counseling needs,etc.
(e) SUBCONTRACTOR will provide training and support to employers and co-workers, in each job
placement to ensure jobs are maintained and fading is occurring. This also includes the development of
natural supports.
(f) The SUBCONTRACTOR will document all employment services activities and outcomes to those
activities that relate to the participant's individually identified goal(s)as outlined in their Six(6)Month
(semi-annual)Progress Report.
(g) The SUBCONTRACTOR will invite the COUNTY to all six-month client meetings at least 20 days
before the meeting occurs.
(h) The SUBCONTRACTOR will provide six- month progress reports describing the progress made
towards achieving the client's goal,service activities and the outcome of those activities will be provided
by the service provider to the Case Resource Manager, client, and/or guardian if any within 30 days
following the six-month period.
(i) The SUBCONTRACTOR will document all services that relate to the client's individually identified
goal(s)as outlined in their six-month plan.
(j) The SUBCONTRACTOR will provide the following:
1. Training and support is provided as a part of an individual's pathway to integrated employment in
accordance with DDCS Policy 4.11,County Services for Working Age Adults.
2. Information about wages,productivity,benefits,and work hours for each participant.
3. Progress in achieving increased wages and work hours for each participant.
(46) The SUBCONTRACTOR shall report any injury or accident that requires more than simple first aid, and any
extraordinary incident that requires intervention by the SUBCONTRACTOR to the DSHS/DDCS Case
Manager for the individual involved, and then report the injury, accident, or extraordinary incident to the
COUNTY Coordinator. This includes serious physical or emotional harm or potential harm.
(a) Incidents involving injury,health or safety issues are reported to DDCS and the County reference DDCS
Policy 6.08,Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Employment and Day Program Services Providers.
(b) The initial report to the COUNTY may be done via documented telephone calls to the COUNTY
Coordinator.
(c) The SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit a written follow-up report within 10 days to the COUNTY
Coordinator. The report to the COUNTY Coordinator may be submitted by email, facsimile(FAX)to
360-385-9401, or by mail to Jefferson COUNTY Public Health 615 Sheridan Port Townsend, WA
98368.
(d) Serious and emergent incidents shall be handled in accordance with DSHS/DDCS Policy 12.01,Incident
Management.
(e) Incident reports are tracked and analyzed for potential trends and patterns.
(f) Mandatory reporting is done in accordance with Chapter 74.34 RCW,Abuse of Vulnerable Adults and
Chapter 26.44 RCW,Abuse of Children.
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(47) AUDIT REQUIREMENTS. Independent Audit will be submitted annually to the Jefferson COUNTY DD
COUNTY Coordinator in the following manner:
SUBCONTRACTOR must be able to account for and manage public funds in compliance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles"GAAP". An agency, for-profit or non-profit, who receives in excess of
$100,000 in DDCS funds during its fiscal year from the County, shall provide Certified Public Accountant
reviewed or audited fmancial statements within nine months subsequent to the close of the subcontractor's
fiscal year. Copies of the audit and management letter shall be submitted to the Jefferson COUNTY Public
Health Department within 9 months of the end of the SUBCONTRACTOR'S fiscal year.
(48) The SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide an independent audit of the entire organization which:
(a) Is performed by an independent Certified Public Accountant,the Washington State
(b) Auditor's Office,or another entity the COUNTY and the SUBCONTRACTOR mutually approve.
(c) Provides statements consistent with the guidelines of Reporting for Other Non-Profit Organizations
AICPA SOP 78-10,and is performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and with
Federal Standards for Audit of Governmental Organizations, Programs, Activities, and Functions, and
meeting all requirements of OMB Circular A-133,as applicable.
(d) The SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit two (2) copies of the audit and/or the summary and the
management letter directly to the COUNTY immediately upon completion. The audit must be
accomplished by documentation indicating the SUBCONTRACTOR'S Board of Directors has reviewed
the audit.
(49) If the Developmental Disabilities Program Coordinator finds indications of potential non-compliance during
the contract monitoring process or learns that the SUBCONTRACTOR is out of compliance with any of the
terms or conditions of this contract,the following process will be pursued:
(a) Informal Notification: Informal process wherein the COUNTY Coordinator alerts the
SUBCONTRACTOR in writing of the potential non-compliance and an agreeable solution is reached
within ten(10)days.
(b) Official Notification: If the informal notification does not result in resolution,the official notification of
possible non-compliance to establish a date, within ten (10) working days of notification, when
representatives of the COUNTY and the SUBCONTRACTOR shall meet to discuss areas of contention
and attempt to resolve the issues.
(c) Written Summary: Within ten(10)working days of such official notification,the COUNTY will provide
the SUBCONTRACTOR a written summary of the areas of non-compliance by certified mail. Notice
shall be sent to the address identified in the Agreement.
(d) Discussion: Within twenty(20)days of the date of the written summary,a discussion between COUNTY
and SUBCONTRACTOR shall be conducted to resolve areas of non-compliance or potential non-
compliance.
(e) Should the above procedures fail to resolve the compliance issue,the parties will obtain the services of
the Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center,or another agreed upon resource,and shall share equally in any
retainer fees or other costs of services.If no agreement is reached,the mediator's decision in the matter
will be binding on all parties,except that in no event will the County honor a financial determination
that is greater than the funds allowed the scope of this Agreement.
(50) For six years following the end date of this agreement, SUBCONTRACTOR will maintain client records and
books, records, documents, reports and other evidence of accounting procedures and practices, which
sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect expenditures of funds provided under this agreement.
(51) Client records shall minimally include statement of client goals,documentation of training provided,training
hours,routine progress notes and semi-annual summary of progress toward meeting client goals.
(52) SUBCONTRACTOR will provide COUNTY with Individual EmploymentNocational Plans (or Person-
Centered Plan/Profile), client goals, and a summary of progress towards meeting those goals on a bi-annual
basis.
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(53) COUNTY shall develop and have available an evaluation system to review services. The evaluation system
must have both a Quality Assurance and a Quality Improvement component, and both must include objective
measures. The objective measures at a minimum will include performance indicators,by acuity,that include
the number of new jobs;job loss and reasons for job loss,the percentage employed earning minimum wage or
better;and the average number of hours worked.The COUNTY's service evaluation system shall serve as the
method where the SUBCONTRACTOR shall demonstrate that they continue to be qualified providers.A copy
of such evaluation system shall be provided upon request to DDCS for review and approval.
(54) SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide COUNTY with a copy of a signed DSHS Provider Agreement within 30
days of the effective date of this agreement.
(55) SUBCONTRACTOR agrees to assign to COUNTY its Medicaid Billing Rights for services to clients eligible
under Title XIX programs. Written documentation shall be available to COUNTY on request. If
SUBCONTRACTOR contracts directly with DSHS to provide covered services under Title XIX, COUNTY
agrees that funding intended for those clients shall be excluded from this agreement. If SUBCONTRACTOR
contracts directly with Social Security to provide covered services under a PASS/IRWE,COUNTY agrees that
funding intended for those clients shall be excluded from this agreement.
C. REIMBURSEMENTS
(1) Subcontractors receiving reimbursement on a fee for service basis may be reimbursed,at the discretion of the
COUNTY, for any temporary closure or substantial non-attendance necessitated by natural causes, disasters,
State/COUNTY trainings or mechanical failure above and beyond the control of the Contactor. Federal XIX
funds may not be used for this purpose.
(2) For said services rendered under this agreement,COUNTY shall reimburse SUBCONTRACTOR on a unit rate
basis as follows:
(a) Individual Employment Services: SUBCONTRACTOR will be paid up to but no more than$108.80 per
UNIT assigned Service Responsibility of regular Program Service, from July 1,2025 to June 30,2026
as defined in Exhibit A, Statement of Work. (The rate is dependent on amount of funding in the
budget.)
(b) COUNTY will check in with SUBCONTRACTOR on a quarterly basis as to the status of the budget and
the number of clients requesting service. The budget may have to be renegotiated if a number of new
clients need services.
(c) Claims for individuals'services made in the CMIS system must be in compliance with the defined units:
(1)hour=at least 50 minutes;(2)day=at least 4 hours;and(3)month=a minimum of one service visit
with 50 minutes of direct service.
(3) SUBCONTRACTOR will bill COUNTY monthly in arrears and on a monthly basis,on or before the 5th day
of the month, for units of service provided under this agreement during the preceding month.
SUBCONTRACTOR will submit a Monthly DDCS Services Report(ASDA)form for its billings.At no time
shall the invoices for reimbursement be submitted more than 60 calendar days following the last day of the
month for which the services were provided without COUNTY approval.
(4) COUNTY may,at its option,withhold reimbursement for any month for which required reports and/or invoices
have not been received,or are not accurate and/or complete,or for contractual non-compliance issues.
(5) Total reimbursements for fiscal year 2025-2026 to SUBCONTRACTOR by COUNTY under this contract shall
not exceed $299,798.40 in completion of these services without express written amendment signed by both
parties to this Agreement.This Agreement shall commence on July 1,2025 and continue through June 30,2026
unless terminated as provided herein. Work performed between July 1, 2025 and the execution of this
Agreement that is consistent with the provisions of this Agreement is hereby ratified.This total reimbursement
includes any amendment within the fiscal year of 2025-2026.
(6) SUBONTRACTOR will access Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) funding as a resource. Client
services shall not be reimbursed under this agreement when the same services are paid for under the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973,DVR,P.L.94-142(Public Education),or are being funded under PASS/IRWE.
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(7) If SUBCONTRACTOR contracts directly with DSHS to provide covered services under Title XIX,COUNTY
agrees that funding intended for those Clients shall be excluded from this agreement. If SUBCONTRACTOR
contracts directly with Social Security to provide covered services under a PASS/IRWE,COUNTY agrees that
funding intended for those Clients shall be excluded from this agreement.
D. DEBARMENT
By signing this Agreement,the SUBCONTRACTOR certifies that it is not presently debarred, suspended,
proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded in any Washington State or Federal
department or agency from participating in transactions (debarred). The SUBCONTRACTOR agrees to
include the above requirement in any and all subcontracts into which it enters,and also agrees that it will not
employ debarred individuals. The SUBCONTRACTOR must immediately notify the County if, during the
term of this Agreement, the SUBCONTRACTOR becomes debarred. The County may immediately
terminate this Agreement by providing the SUBCONTRACTOR written notice, if the SUBCONTRACTOR
becomes debarred during the term of this Agreement.
E. FUNDING WITHDRAWN,REDUCED OR LIMITED
If the COUNTY determines in its sole discretion that the funds it relied upon to establish this Agreement
have been withdrawn,reduced or limited,or if additional or modified conditions are placed on such funding
after the effective date of this Agreement but prior to the normal completion of this Agreement, then the
COUNT,at its sole discretion,may: (1)Terminate this agreement;(2)Renegotiate this Agreement under the
revised funding conditions; or, (3) Suspend the SUBCONTRACTOR's performance under this Agreement
upon five(5)business days' advance notice to the SUBCONTRACTOR, if the COUNTY determines that
there is a reasonably likelihood that the funding insufficiency may be resolved in time to allow the
SUBCONTRACTOR's performance to resume prior to the normal completion date of this Agreement.
F. OVERPAYMENTS OR ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS TO SUBCONTRACTOR
If overpayments or erroneous payments have been made to the SUBCONTRACTOR under this Agreement,
the COUNTY will provide notice to the SUBCONTRACTOR and the SUBCONTRACTOR shall refund the
full amount of the overpayment within thirty(30)calendar days of the notice. If the SUBCONTRACTOR
fails to make timely refund,the COUNTY may charge the SUBCONTRACTOR one percent(1%)per month
on the amount due,until paid in full.
G. RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS REVIEW
(1) The SUBCONTRACTOR must maintain books, records, documents, magnetic media, receipts, invoices or
other evidence relating to this Agreement and the performance of the services rendered,along with accounting
procedures and practices,all of which sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of any nature
expended in the performance of this Agreement. At no additional cost, these records, including materials
generated under this Agreement,are subject at all reasonable times to inspection,review,or audit by the Agency,
the Office of the State Auditor, and state and federal officials so authorized by law, rule, regulation, or
agreement.
(2) The SUBCONTRACTOR must retain such records for a period of six(6)years after the date of fmal payment
under this Agreement.
(3) If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the six(6)year period,the records must be
retained until all litigation,claims,or audit fmdings involving the records have been resolved.
H. RISK ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING FOR COMPLIANCE BY THE COUNTY.
(1) SUBCONTRACTOR shall immediately report to the COUNTY any failure to perform under this Agreement.
(2) Along with every request for reimbursement under this Agreement,the SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit a
Monitoring Certification using the form attached as Exhibit B for purposes of the County performing the risk
assessment of the SUBCONTRACTOR and compliance monitoring of this Agreement that is required under
the Program Agreement.
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MISCELLANEOUS
(1) DSHS Developmental Disabilities Community Services(DDCS)shall determine client eligibility and service
referral are the responsibility of the DDCS pursuant to Chapter 388-823 WAC(Eligibility)and Chapter 388-
825 WAC(Service Rules).Only persons referred by DDCS shall be eligible for direct Client services under this
Program Agreement. It is DDCS's responsibility to determine and authorize the appropriate direct service(s)
type. Direct Client services provided without authorization are not reimbursable under this Program Agreement.
(2) DSHS Developmental Disabilities Community Services(DDCS)shall notify COUNTY of persons authorized
for services reimbursed under this agreement.Only persons referred to COUNTY by DDCS through a County
Service Authorization,(CSA)shall be eligible for services reimbursed under this agreement.
(3) The SUBCONTRACTOR'S relation to the COUNTY shall at all times be that of independent
SUBCONTRACTOR. Any and all employees of the SUBCONTRACTOR, or other persons engaged in the
performance of any work or service required of the SUBCONTRACTOR under this Agreement, shall be
considered employees of the SUBCONTRACTOR only,and any claims that may arise on behalf of or against
said employees shall be the sole obligation and responsibility of the SUBCONTRACTOR.
(4) The SUBCONTRACTOR shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this Agreement without the
express written consent of the COUNTY. Assignment does not include printing or other customary
reimbursable expenses that may be provided in an Agreement.
(5) The SUBCONTRACTOR, by signature to this Agreement, certifies that the SUBCONTRACTOR is not
presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from
participating in this Agreement, or any Agreement by any Federal department or agency. The
SUBCONTRACTOR also agrees to include the above requirement to all subcontracts into which it enters.
(6) The SUBCONTRACTOR shall obtain and keep in force during the terms of the Agreement,or as otherwise
required, the following insurance with companies or through sources approved by the State Insurance
Commissioner pursuant to RCW 48:05:
(a) Worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance. The Contractor will participate in the
Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance Program as may be required by the State
of Washington;
(b) Commercial Automobile Liability or Business Use Insurance providing bodily injury and property
damage liability coverage for all owned and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in the performance
of the work for a combined single limit of not less than$1,000,000 each occurrence with the COUNTY
named as an additional insured in connection with the SUBCONTRACTOR'S performance of the
contract.
(c) General Commercial Liability Insurance in an amount not less than a single limit of two million dollars
($2,000,000.00)per occurrence and an aggregate of not less than two(2)times the occurrence amount
($2,000,000.00 minimum) for bodily injury, including death and property damage, unless a greater
amount is specified in the contract specifications. The insurance coverage shall contain no limitations
on the scope of the protection provided and include the following minimum coverage:
1. Broad Form Property Damage,with no employee exclusion
2. Personal Injury Liability,including extended bodily injury
3. Broad Form Contractual/Commercial Liability-including completed operations
4. Premises-Operations Liability(M&C)
5. Independent Contractors and Subcontractors
6. Blanket Contractual Liability
(7) All employees or subcontractors of SUBCONTRACTOR who are required to be professionally certified by the
State in the performance of services under this agreement shall maintain professional liability insurance/error
and omissions liability insurance in the amount of not less than one million dollars($1,000,000). In no case
shall such professional liability to third parties be limited in any way.
(8) It shall be the responsibility of the SUBCONTRACTOR to ensure that any and all persons engaged in the
performance of any work or service required of the SUBCONTRACTOR under this Agreement,shall comply
with the same insurance requirements that SUBCONTRACTOR is required to meet.
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(9) Failure on the part of the SUBCONTRACTOR to maintain the insurance as required shall constitute a material
breach of contract upon which the COUNTY may, after giving five working days' notice to the
SUBCONTRACTOR to correct the breach,immediately terminate the contract or,at its discretion,procure or
renew such insurance and pay any and all premiums in connection therewith,with any sums so expended to be
repaid to the COUNTY on demand, or at the sole discretion of the COUNTY, offset against funds due the
SUBCONTRACTOR from the COUNTY.
(10) All cost for insurance shall be considered incidental to and included in the unit contract prices and no additional
payment will be made.
(11) Excepting the Workers Compensation insurance and any professional liability insurance secured by the
SUBCONTRACTOR, the COUNTY will be named on all certificates of insurance as an additional insured.
The SUBCONTRACTOR shall furnish the COUNTY with verification of insurance and endorsements required
by this Agreement. The COUNTY reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required
insurance policies at any time.
(12) All insurance shall be obtained from an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Washington.
The SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit a verification of insurance as outlined herein within 14 days of the
execution of this Agreement to the COUNTY. All insurance policies obtained by the SUBCONTRACTOR
shall be primary to any equivalent or applicable policies held by the COUNTY.All insurance policies obtained
by the SUBCONTRACTOR shall include a waiver of subrogation rights.Any insurance self-insured retention,
deductible or risk retention maintained,or participated in,by the COUNTY shall be excess and shall be non-
contributory to the insurance policies provided by the SUBCONTRACTOR in order to comply with the
insurance requirements of this Subcontract. All policies provided by the SUBCONTRACTOR in order to
comply with the insurance requirements of this Subcontract must be endorsed to show this primary coverage.
(13) The COUNTY will pay no progress payments under Section C until the SUBCONTRACTOR has fully
complied with this section. This remedy is not exclusive;and the COUNTY may take such other action as is
available to them under other provisions of this Agreement,or otherwise in law.
(14) Nothing in the foregoing insurance requirements shall prevent the COUNTY, at its option, from additionally
requesting that the SUBCONTRACTOR deliver to the COUNTY an executed bond as security for the faithful
performance of this contract and for payment of all obligations of the SUBCONTRACTOR.
(15) The SUBCONTRACTOR shall comply with all Federal,State,and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
work to be done under this Agreement. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accord with the
laws of the State of Washington and venue shall be in Jefferson COUNTY,WA.
(16) The SUBCONTRACTOR shall comply with the WA State Department of Labor and Industries Minimum Wage
Act,RCW 49.46,acknowledging persons with disabilities participating in job assessments are not considered
employees.
(17) The SUBCONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold the COUNTY, its officers,officials, employees,
agents and volunteers(and their marital communities)harmless from any claims, injuries, damages, losses or
suits, including attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or omissions of the
SUBCONTRACTOR in performance of this Agreement,except for injuries and damages caused by the sole
negligence of the COUNTY. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine this Agreement is subject to
RCW 4.24.115 if liability for damages occurs arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property
caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the SUBCONTRACTOR and the COUNTY, its
officers,officials,employees,agents and volunteers(and their marital communities)the SUBCONTRACTOR's
liability, including the duty and cost to defend, shall be only for the SUBCONTRACTOR's negligence. It is
further specifically understood that the indemnification provided constitutes the SUBCONTRACTOR's waiver
of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This
waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties.This section shall survive the expiration or termination of
this Agreement.
(18) Claims against the COUNTY shall include, but not be limited to assertions that the use and transfer of any
software, book, document, report, film, tape, or sound reproduction of material of any kind, delivered there
under,constitutes an infringement of any copyright,patent,trademark,trade name, or otherwise results in an
unfair trade practice or an unlawful restraint of competition.
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(19) The SUBCONTRACTOR specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought against the COUNTY by
SUBCONTRACTOR'S employees, including all other persons engaged in the performance of any work or
service required of the SUBCONTRACTOR under this Agreement and, solely for the purpose of this
indemnification and defense, the SUBCONTRACTOR specifically waives any immunity under the state
industrial insurance law,Title 51 RCW. The SUBCONTRACTOR recognizes that this waiver was specifically
entered into pursuant to provisions of RCW 4.24.115 and was subject of mutual negotiation.
(20) SUBCONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any person presenting themselves for services based on
race,religion,color,sex,age,or national origin.
(21) COUNTY reserves the right to terminate this contract in whole or in part,without prior written notice, in the
event that contractual terms are not fulfilled,or if expected or actual funding from the Department of Social and
Health Services Division of Developmental Disabilities is withdrawn,reduced,or limited in any way after the
effective date of this agreement. In the event of termination under this clause, COUNTY shall be liable only
for payment for services rendered prior to the effective date of termination.
(22) No portion of this contract may be assigned or subcontracted to any other individual,firm,or entity without the
express and prior written approval of COUNTY. If the COUNTY agrees in writing that all or a portion of this
Contract may be subcontracted to a third-party, then any contract or agreement between the
SUBCONTRACTOR and a third-party subcontractor must contain all provisions of this Agreement and the
third-party subcontractor must agree to be bound by all terms and obligations found in this agreement.
(23) The parties agree that:
(a) No representation or promise not expressly contained in this Agreement has been made.
(b) They are not entering into this Agreement based on any inducement, promise or representation,
expressed or implied,which is not expressly contained in this Agreement.
(c) This Agreement supersedes all prior or simultaneous representations, discussions, negotiations, and
agreements,whether written or oral,within the scope of this Agreement.
(24) Provided it does not result in a material change in the terms of this Agreement, if any provision of this
Agreement or the application of this Agreement to any person or circumstance shall be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable to any extent,the remainder of this Agreement and the application this Agreement shall not be
affected and shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
(25) No consent by either party to,or waiver of,a breach by either party,whether express or implied,shall constitute
a consent to,waiver of,or excuse of any other,different,or subsequent breach by either party.
(26) The Contractor shall not sell,assign, or transfer any of rights obtained by this Agreement without the express
written consent of the County.
(27) The parties do not intend,and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to mean,that any provision in this
Agreement is for the benefit of any person or entity who is not a party.
(28) This Agreement may be amended or supplemented only by a writing that is signed by duly authorized
representatives of all the parties.
(29) This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,each of which shall be deemed an original,and
all of which counterparts together shall constitute the same instrument which may be sufficiently evidenced by
one counterpart. Execution of this Agreement at different times and places by the parties shall not affect the
validity of this Agreement,so long as all the parties execute a counterpart of this Agreement.
(30) The parties agree that facsimile and electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as original
signatures.
(31) Notwithstanding any provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, to the extent any record, including any
electronic,audio,paper or other media,is required to be kept or indexed as a public record in accordance with
the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW (as may be amended), the Contractor agrees to
maintain all records constituting public records and to produce or assist the County in producing such records,
within the time frames and parameters set forth in state law. The Contractor also agrees that upon receipt of
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any written public record request,the Contractor shall,within two business days,notify the County by providing
a copy of the request per the notice provisions of this Agreement.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of ,2025.
JEFFERSON COUNTY WASHINGTON CASCADE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Board of County Commissioners
Jefferson County,Washington
By: By: : c�Yl
Heidi Eisenhour, Chair Taylo Webster
By: Title: Owner/Director
Greg Brotherton,Commissioner
Date: /O/O//2.025
By:
Heather Dudley-Nollette,Commissioner
SEAL:
ATTEST:
Carolyn Gallaway,
Clerk of the Board
Approved as to fot only:
22/1/-1'
for 08/22/2025
Philip C, Hunsucker, Date
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
STATEMENT OF WORK
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
WORK STATEMENT
SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide Individual Supported Employment Services for program clients as described
hereinafter.SUBCONTRACTOR shall be reimbursed for such services on a unit of service basis pursuant to Section
C.,Reimbursements of this contract.
II. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
A. Program Goals:
1. To support and strengthen Cascade Community Connections' capacity to provide quality, cost-effective
individual supported employment services.
2. To assure that businesses employing individuals experiencing intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
in Jefferson County will meet the Employment Quality Indicators from the County Guide to achieve
Developmental Disabilities Community Services Guiding Values.
3. To provide employment services that are designed to meet specific needs of individuals based on personal
preferences and individualized goals and outcomes.
4. To provide appropriate job matching and necessary vocational support services to assure that program clients
placed in individual community jobs maintain continuous employment for at least one year.
5. To provide Pathway to Employment Plan facilitation,a discovery process,detailed action steps/timelines that
will serve as a transition tool towards the advancement of the individual's pathway and as an aid in the
implementation of matching program clients to appropriate employment services in the community.
6. When appropriate,to provide assessment and consultation,in order to identify and address existing barriers
to employment for individuals who have not yet achieved their employment goal, through consulting and
assessment. (This is in addition to supports received through Supported Employment services or Group
Employment services for individuals who have not yet achieved their employment goal).
7. Clients in an employment program will be supported to work toward a living wage. A living wage is the
amount needed to enable an individual to meet or exceed his or her living expenses. Clients should average
twenty(20)hours of community work per week or eighty-six hours per month.
8. To identify settings that isolate people from the broader community or that have the effect of isolating
individuals from the broader community of individuals who do not receive Medicaid HCB services. Clients
will not access these settings because they are presumed not to be home and community-based.
B. Definitions
1. Individual Supported Employment or"IE"services are a part of an individual's pathway to employment and
are tailored to individual needs, interests, and abilities, and promote career development. These are
individualized services necessary to help persons experiencing intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
obtain and continue integrated employment at or above the state's minimum wage in the general workforce.
These services may include intake, discovery, assessment, job preparation,job marketing, job supports,
record keeping and support to maintain a job.
2. Placement is defined as employment in a first job or in multiple jobs arranged by SUBCONTRACTOR for
90 calendar days. Placements may be: full-time, average work week of 20 to 40 hours;part-time, average
work week of 12 hours to 20 hours,or less than average work week of 2 to 12 hours.
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3. Replacement is defined as being assisted by the same SUBCONTRACTOR in any subsequent employment
(second,third, fourth job, etc.) for 90 calendar days. Employment may be full-time, part-time, or other as
defmed in B.2 above.
4. Placement and Replacement Services may include: vocational counseling and job analysis to assist in the
identification of work objectives and the job match process;job development,locating a suitable community
job for the worker; initial placement and post-hire training of the supported employee, employer and/or
coworkers at the employment site; job restructuring and worksite modifications; supporting the worker,
employer,and other interested persons(parents,unions,other employees,etc.)to develop natural workplace
supports and ensure stability on the job;assisting the worker to obtain other services necessary for continued
employment; feedback to the worker, COUNTY and to DDCS Field Services regarding progress and/or
problems.
5. Follow along Services begin at the time of placement or replacement and may include: visiting with the
worker, the employer, and other interested parties (parents, unions, etc.) to insure stability on the job;
providing feedback to the worker, COUNTY, and to DDCS Field Services regarding progress and/or
problems;counseling the worker and his/her family on vocational issues.
6. The development of an Individual Employment Plan that will serve as a transition tool toward the
advancement of the individual's employment pathway and as an aid in the implementation of matching
program clients to appropriate employment services in the community.
7. Planning is defmed as facilitating the development of a Pathway to Employment Plan;delineating individual
vocational skills, experiences, preferences, strengths, support needs, skills, goals and objectives, education
on system navigation and the Discovery Process related to vocational skills and capabilities.
8. Implementation of the Action Steps that detail tasks timelines and entities responsible for leading to the
community employment will reflect that 75%of the direct service hours with the client will be at employment
sites in the community. The amount of service a client receives will be based on his/her demonstrated need,
acuity level,and work history.
C. Program Requirements
1. The SUBCONTRACTOR will clearly communicate to the client and the COUNTY, prior to beginning
service,an expected change in the maximum service hours per month the client can expect to receive. Service
changes will not occur until the client has received proper notification from DDCS.
i. The client's DDCS Person Centered Service Plan;(PCSP)is the driver for service. The CMIS County
Service Authorization and the updated Planned Rates information will not exceed the client's DDCS
PCSP.
ii. The amount of service the client receives should match with the CMIS County Service Authorization
and updated Planned Rates information.
2. If SUBCONTRACTOR is selected as the client's provider,SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide an Individual
Employment/Vocational Client Plan delineating individual skills, experiences, preferences, strengths,
support needs, skills, and goals and objectives within 30 days of the beginning of services for the client,in
order to promote Individual Employment. (Minimum Individual Employment/Vocational Client Plan
elements are outlined in the reference document called "Criteria for Evaluation" available on the DDCS
website.)
3. SUBCONTRACTOR will provide a copy of the Individual Employment/Vocational Client Plan to the client,
their CRM's,Guardian,the COUNTY,and others as appropriate.
4. SUBCONTRACTOR's employment services, may include a personal discovery process related to skills,
capabilities,and goals;education on system navigation;facilitated plan development;action steps detailing
steps, timelines, and entities responsible for the accomplishment of tasks of vocational services leading to
employment.
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5. Clients in an employment program will be supported to work towards a living wage. A living wage is the
amount needed to enable an individual to meet or exceed his/her living expenses. Clients should average
twenty(20)hours of community work per week or eighty-six(86)hours per month.The amount of service a
client receives will be based on his/her demonstrated need,acuity level and work history per WAC 388-828.
6. Prior to beginning service or prior to an expected change in service,the provider will clearly communicate
to the Client and the County the maximum service hours per month the Client can expect to receive. Service
changes will not occur until the Client has received proper notification from DDCS.
7. The amount of service the Client receives should match with the CMIS CSA and updated Planned Rates
information
8. SUBCONTRACTOR will provide an individualized plan to identify Client's preferences. Minimum plan
elements are outlined in the reference document "Criteria for an Evaluation." A copy of the Client's
individualized plan will be provided to their CRM,guardian and others as appropriate.
9. All Clients will be contacted by SUBCONTRACTOR according to Client need and at least once per month.
10. If Clients in Individual Employment,have not obtained paid employment at minimum wage or better within
six(6)months,COUNTY will assure that the SUBCONTRACTOR will take the following steps:
i. Review the progress toward employment goals;
ii. Provide evidence of consultation with the family/Client;and
iii. Develop additional strategies with the family/Client, county staff, employment support staff and the
case manager. Strategies may include providing technical assistance, changing to a new provider,
and/or providing additional resources as needed to support the individual's pursuit of employment. The
additional strategies will be documented for each Client and kept in the Client's file(s).
11. If after twelve (12) months the Client remains unemployed, SUBCONTRACTOR will assure that an
additional review will be conducted. SUBCONTRACTOR will address steps outlined in the previous six(6)
month progress report in the next six-month progress report.
12. For Individual Employment where the SUBCONTRACTOR is also the Client's employer,long term funding
will remain available to the service provider employer for six months after the employee DDCS Client's date
of hire. At the end of the six-month period,if the DDCS Client continues to need support on the job,another
service provider who is not the employer of record must provide the support unless the County issues prior
written approval for the service provider to continue to provide long-term supports if needed.
13. If SUBCONTRACTOR fails to provide the minimum number of monthly service hours for the client, the
COUNTY will advise the client,Parent/Guardian,and/or Residential Provider concerning the minimum and
maximum number of service hours the client should be receiving and inform them of the option of choosing
another Employment Provider.
14. SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide an Individual EmploymentNocational Client Plan for clients in
Individual Employment delineating individual skills, experiences, preferences, strengths, support needs,
vocational interests and goals and objectives within 30 days of the beginning of services for the client in
order to promote Individual Employment.
15. SUBCONTRACTOR will use the new Employment Plan Report Form.(Minimum EmploymentNocational
Client Plan elements are outlined in the reference document called"Criteria for Evaluation"available on the
DDCS website.)
16. SUBCONTRACTOR will provide a copy of the EmploymentNocational Client Plan to the Client, their
CRM's,Guardian,the COUNTY,and others as appropriate.
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17. SUBCONTRACTOR must ensure that Client Goals and Objectives are based on a Person-Centered Plan or
an Individual EmploymentNocational Client Plan; that documentation, data collected,training reflects the
goals and objectives; shows how it has identified and addressed support needs of each participant by
demonstrating methods for providing individualized services outlined in a Client's Plan.
18. SUBCONTRACTOR must ensure that job coaching and supervision of program clients will be based on
goals established in an Individual EmploymentNocational Client Plan. Client goals,training provided,and
progress toward meeting goals shall be documented in each client record.
19. The Progress Report shall demonstrate how the individual is progressing on his/her goals and objectives,in
order to assess if they are continuing to meet the individual's pathway to employment goals of the Individual
EmploymentNocational Client Plan and the Progress Report shall describe the reasons for any shortfall
concerning the action steps and propose steps for correction.
20. SUBCONTRACTOR will submit to the COUNTY,to the DDCS Case Manager,to the Residential Provider,
and Parent/Guardian a semi-annual Progress Report on each client. The SUBCONTRACTOR will use the
new Employment Plan Report Form to report on the semi-annual progress of the client.
21. SUBCONTRACTOR shall schedule a review meeting every six (6) months for all program clients, (a
minimum of twice a year for every client). For every new client, a meeting will be scheduled every six(6)
months after the initial plan.
22. SUBCONTRACTOR shall schedule dates for the six (6) months reviews to COUNTY, DDCS, client,
guardian and Residential Services one month before the required meetings.
23. SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide an updated Semi-Annual Progress Report for every program client at or
before the six (6) month review meeting. The Progress Report shall demonstrate how the individual is
progressing on his/her goals and objectives,in order to assess if they are continuing to meet the individual's
pathway to employment goals of the Individual EmploymentNocational Client Plan and the Progress Report
shall describe the reasons for any shortfall concerning the action steps and propose steps for correction.
24. The Semi-Annual Progress Reports with updated Action Steps, will reflect that 75% of the direct service
hours with the client will be at employment sites in the community. The focus will be on real work experience
in a community setting delineating individual skills, experiences,preferences, strengths, support needs and
vocational interests.
25. SUBCONTRACTOR will submit a copy of the updated Semi-Annual Progress Report with updated Action
Steps of the Individual Employment/Vocational Client Plan to the Client, the DDCS case manager, the
COUNTY Coordinator, and Residential Support Staff/Parent or Guardian within two weeks of the semi-
annual meeting.
26. SUBCONTRACTOR will submit Semi-Annual Progress Reports with updated Action Steps on each client
to the COUNTY for feedback and approval.Disregarding or lack of follow-through on this step will hold up
monthly billing and continued authorization for funding.
27. All clients will be contacted by SUBCONTRACTOR according to client need,and at least once a month.
28. The client may request to participate in Community Inclusion activities or the client may choose to remain
in an Employment Program. When requesting to participate in the Community Access services,the client
shall communicate directly with his or her DDCS Case Manager. The DDCS Case Manager is responsible
for authorizing Community Access services.
29. If a client has not obtained employment after 6 months,the SUBCONTRACTOR will assure the COUNTY
that the following steps were taken:
• Review of progress towards employment goals;
• Provide evidence of consultation with family/client;and
• Development of additional strategies with family/client,contractor staff,employment staff,and CRM,
is there documentation of these strategies.
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30. The SUBCONTRACTOR will clearly communicate to the COUNTY and the client prior to beginning
service,or when there is an unexpected change in the maximum service hours per month the client can expect
to receive;and service changes will not occur until the client has received proper notification from DDCS.
31. SUBCONTRACTOR must ensure that every client file has a copy of the DDCS Client Service Authorization
(CSA), a copy of the participant's DDCS Person Centered Service Plan; (PCSP), and/or the Individual
Employment Plan,as applicable.
32. SUBCONTRACTOR must ensure that all incident reports are retained in client files;that they have a policy
to retain records at least 5 years;that emergency contact and medical information(medications,diet,allergies,
etc.)needed during the hours of service is available for each participant on the face sheet of the client file;
that the emergency and contact information is updated yearly,or when needed;and that services are provided
in a natural or integrated environment or there is a goal to achieve that.
33. Worker wages shall be commensurate with the local industry accepted norms and comply with applicable
Federal Department of Labor standards.
34. Recommendations for program participant's termination in Individual Employment or transfer into another
Individual Employment agency must be authorized by the DDCS Case Manager, and will be reviewed in
consultation with the COUNTY and others as appropriate. SUBCONTRACTOR will facilitate the
development of a transition plan and schedule. The transition plan will be developed in consultation with
the client, DDCS case management, COUNTY, family members and other service providers as applicable
and within 30 working days of clients request to change agencies.
35. SUBCONTRACTOR must ensure there is a legal requirement and a clear delineation for staff
qualifications and proof of background criminal history clearance in accordance with SUBCONTRACTOR
is required pursuant to RCW 43.43.830-845 RCW 74.15.030,and Chapter 388-06 WAC on all staff.
36. SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit a written Program Staff Training Plan to COUNTY for approval or
disapproval within 30 days of the effective date of this agreement, semi-annually thereafter or when
reorganization occurs, which minimally includes SUBCONTRACTOR's procedure to train new direct
service staff.The training must include:
• DDCS Policies&Competencies
• RCW's&WAC's as referenced under Section B,Obligations.
• Agency policies&procedures
• Skills on how to instruct/teach clients
• Skills on how to document data collection,daily/weekly notes&6-month reports in client files
• Skills on how to write Individual EmploymentNocational Client Plans and/or Person-Centered
Plans(creating client vocational goals/objectives)
• SUBCONTRACTOR's plan to provide staff that are skilled in applying training techniques to
enhance the work-related skills of program clients
• FTE levels job descriptions and organization charts pertaining to program staff
• SUBCONTRACTOR is required to send three direct service staff to a minimum of 16 hours of
workshops, trainings and/or conferences about intellectual and developmental disabilities and
employment, for a total of 48 hours. Should SUBCONTRACTOR fail to access trainings for
direct service staff,the SUBCONTRACTOR will reimburse the COUNTY at the rate of 40.00 an
hour for every hour of training not accessed for staff(for not more than a total of$1,920.00)
37. SUBCONTRACTOR will provide COUNTY with information regarding staff qualifications and
documented training's every six(6)months.
38. SUBCONTRACTOR must assure that new staff are informed specifically of all agency policies/procedures
and have documentation that assures all direct service staff 18 years of age or older are trained in the
following DDCS Policies Prior to Working with Clients: ADA training,APS Reporting Requirements,Client
confidentiality,Current individual instruction and Action StepsNocational Plans for each Client with whom
the employee works,DDCS Policy 4.11 Working Age Adult(adult services only),DDCS Policy 5.06,Client
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Rights, DDCS Policy 5.13, Protection from Abuse: Mandatory Reporting, DDCS Policy 12.01 Incident
Management.
39. SUBCONTRACTOR must ensure that new direct service staff demonstrate the following competencies:
i. Values that support the abilities of individuals
ii. Effective Communication—The ability to effectively listen and to make oneself understood
iii. Planning methods
iv. Crisis Prevention and Intervention
40. Within one month of employment:SUBCONTRACTOR must ensure that direct service staff received training
and are knowledgeable in the following areas: Overview of DDCS Policies including: DDCS Policy 3.01
Service Plans, DDCS Policy 5.03 Client Complaints,DDCS Policy 5.17 Physical Intervention Techniques,
DDCS Policy 6.13 Employment/Day Program Provider Qualifications, DDCS Policy 13.04 DRW Access
Agreement, DDCS Policy 15.03 Community Protection Standards for Employment/Day Programs and all
reporting requirements related to these DDCS Policies.
41. Within six months of employment:SUBCONTRACTOR must ensure that direct service staff received training
and are knowledgeable in the following areas: Program skill development, DDCS Policy 5.02 Necessary
Supplemental Accommodation,DDCS Policy 5.14 Positive Behavior Support, DDCS Policy 5.15 Use of
Restrictive Procedures,DDCS Policy 9.07 HIV and AIDS and Program Skill Development.
42. SUBCONTRACTOR will have signed documentation that Staff training took place within the timelines
listed above in Section C-Number 36-37.
43. Within 30 days of the effective date of this agreement,and semi-annually thereafter, SUBCONTRACTOR
will develop and submit to COUNTY an Individual Employment program operating budget detailing the
projected allocation of contract funds,other sources and amounts of funding,program staffmg expenses and
other cost allocations.
44. Semi-annually,SUBCONTRACTOR will develop and submit to COUNTY Individual Employment program
fmancial reports reflecting the actual revenues received and expenses incurred compared to the projected
program budget submitted.
45. The SUBCONTRACTOR will on an annual basis sponsor the surveying of participants,their families, and
their support networks and employers regarding customer satisfaction. The SUBCONTRACTOR will
design Customer/Client survey forms. Upon request, the SUBCONTRACTOR will send the COUNTY
copies of the surveys received from participants,their families,their support networks and employers.
D. Performance Standards
1. SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide Individual Employment services that are referred for service by
DSHS/DDCS and have been authorized by the COUNTY.
i. Job development,job coaching,follow-along and replacement services as necessary
ii. for Individual Employment Clients
iii. Individual Employment/Vocational Client Plan must contain:
(a) Action Steps detailing steps, timelines and entities responsible for the accomplishment of tasks
leading to employment,
(b) Provide the minimum number of monthly service hours for the client,
(c) Implement Action Steps that affirm 75% of the direct service hours with the client will be at
employment sites in the community.
E. Service Level Guidelines
1. Client Employment Acuity is determined through the DDCS assessment.Acuity reflects conditions typically
related to the individual's disabilities that are not likely to change,and are generally not impacted by outside
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factors. Client acuity is determined as either"High","Medium"or"Low"as defined within WAC 388-828.
Other considerations are generally related to the job or service environment which may impact the
individual's level of support,regardless of acuity.
2. Employment Service Levels reflect Client Employment Acuity and other considerations(see Table One-Base
Hours below);the Guidelines typically reflect direct service staff time provided to or on behalf of the client
to pursue or maintain employment. You may be eligible to receive additional add on hours(see Table Two,
Add-On Hours below).
3. Short-term Employment Supports is a service that allows DDCS to approve additional service hours in
addition to the amount of your employment service Base Hours and Add-On Hours for up to three months
when:
i. You are beginning a new job;or
ii. There is a planned or unexpected change in your job or job duties;or
iii. Your current employment is at risk and short-term supports are needed to assist you in maintaining your
current job.
4. The expectation is that all hours reported are documented specific to the client authorized and relate to the
goals and supports outlined within the client's Individual Employment Plan.
Allowable activities are defined in the Employment Phases and Billable Activities.
TABLE ONE-Base Hours
DDCS DETERMINES YOUR EMPLOYMENT SERVICE LEVEL USING THE
FOLLOWING TABLE:
CLIENT YOUR THEN YOUR AND YOUR
ACUITY EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
LEVEL STATUS SERVICE SERVICE BASE
IE: IS: LEVEL IS: HOURS PER
MONTH MAY BE:
WORKING A 0
NONE NOT WORKING B 0
WORKING C 4
LOW NOT WORKING D 7
WORKING l 7
MEDIUM NOT WORKING F 9
WORKING G 11
HIGH
NOT WORKING H 12
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TABLE TWO-Add-On Hours
DDCS USES THE FOLLOWING TABLE TO DETERMINE THE MAXIMUM
NUMBER OF ADD-ON HOURS YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE.
IF YOU MEET ONE OF THE BELOW YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO
CONDITIONS AND YOUR RECEIVE UP TO THE FOLLOWING
EMPLOYMENT LEVEL IS: AMOUNT OF ADD-ON HOURS:
A 0
B 0
C 5
D 7
E 5
F 7
G 12
H 14
F. Individual Employment Unit of Service
1. One UNIT of Individual Employment/Individualized Technical Assistance service is defined as one (1)
"HOUR"of direct service or assigned service level to one eligible client. An"HOUR" is at least fifty(50)
minutes of direct service;(partial hour to the quarter may be recorded);ten(10)minutes of every"HOUR"
of direct service or assigned service level to one eligible client can be used for documentation and/or meeting
times or ASSIGNED SERVICE LEVEL as defmed in Section D,Performance Standard,Number 1 and 2.
2. Individual Employment service support hours will be based on the client's Individual Employment Level per
WAC.
3. One UNIT of Individual Employment service is$108.80 and is defmed as one"HOUR"of direct service to
one eligible client.
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EXHIBIT B—COMPLIANCE AND RISK MONITORING FORM
This Compliance and Risk Monitoring Form shall be submitted before the Subrecipient Agreement can be approved
and also shall be submitted along with every request for reimbursement.
AGENCY CONTRACT NO: DD-25-055
DATE: /On2/,ZOZtS
NAME OF SUBRECIPIENT: Cascade Community Connections/Taylor Webster
By signing below,I declare under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of Washington and the United States that
the forgoing is true and correct. (Check the applicable boxes.)
DATE CERTIFICATION ITEM YES NO
Subrecipient is not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for
fo/i6/2D2 S debarment,declared ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from transactions V'
by any Federal,State,or local department or agency
Subrecipient has not within a 3-year period preceding the submission of
this Compliance and Risk Monitoring Form been convicted of or had a
%6/� civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a
criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or V
performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract
under a public transaction;violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes
or commission of embezzlement,theft,forgery,bribery,falsification or
destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen
property
Subrecipient is not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or
civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining,
io/i6/2-6'25- attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local)
transaction or contract under a public transaction;violation of Federal or
State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery,
bribery, falsification or destruction of records,making false statements,
or receiving stolen property
Subrecipient has not within a 3-year period preceding the submission of
/o/i6/2,025- this Compliance and Risk Monitoring Form one or more public V
transactions(Federal,State,or local)terminated for cause or default
Subrecipient has provided all written reports required by the Agency
/0//6/zO Contract and this Subrecipient Agreement as of the submission of this
Compliance and Risk Monitoring Form
Subrecipient has provided any audit report received by it from any
i0/6/2045 government agency since the last certification for its performance related
to the Program Agreement
Subrecipient certifies that all of the deliverables and other work required
W%6/1) since the last certification have been completed
All the work being billed for in the invoice being certified by this
i0/i6/z065 Compliance and Risk Monitoring Form actually has been performed, V
including any timesheet or other backup
%6/zo Subrecipient agrees to submit to an audit within 30 days of a request from
f2,5the County
0//6/20 Subrecipient has corrected any deficiencies identified since the last
certification
Signed at Port Townsend , Washington
CITY STATE
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itAff113e14/0 /0//W2_02,5-
SUBRECIPIENT SIGNATURE DATE
Taylor Webster
WRITTEN NAME OF PERSON SIGNING CERTIFICATION
APPROVED BY THE COUNTY:
COUNTY APPROVALSIGNATURE DATE
WRITTEN NAME OF PERSON APPROVING CERTIFICATION
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