Arkansas Administrative Code

20 CAR § 430-3607. Division responsibilities. The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services is responsible for all program activities as prescribed by the Older Americans Act of 1965, 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq., as amended, the gra…

20 CAR § 430-3608. Grant application procedures. The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services shall plan, write, and submit the annual grant application to the United States Department of Labor for Title V funds and positions to…

20 CAR § 430-3609. SCSEP state procedures. The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services shall develop and disseminate procedures regarding the administration and management of the SCSEP Title V program in Arkansas to ensure subg…

20 CAR § 430-3610. Program monitoring and reporting. Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services monitoring of subgrantees’ performance and achievement of established program goals and objectives shall be ongoing during the program…

20 CAR § 430-3611. Technical assistance. (a) The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services shall provide ongoing technical assistance to subgrantees regarding federal and state regulations and rules pertaining to SCSEP and other …

20 CAR § 430-3612. Coordination with other programs. (a)(1) The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services shall initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with agencies and organizations providing employment and training ser…

20 CAR § 430-3613. Subgrantee responsibilities. The subgrantee shall, by maintaining adequate staff and dedication of resources, ensure fulfillment of the following responsibilities.

20 CAR § 430-3614. Participants’ recruitment and selection. (a) Vacant SCSEP slots must be listed with the State Workforce Agency and other appropriate local offices. (b) The subgrantee will utilize their local workforce center’s one-stop delivery system when recruiting and selec…

20 CAR § 430-3615. Enrollment. In order to document and verify the accuracy of information concerning an applicant’s eligibility and to ensure compliance with related federal and state regulations and rules, the following procedure shall be followed by subgrantees: (1)(A) Certifi…

20 CAR § 430-3616. Health screenings. (a)(1) Each individual selected for enrollment shall be offered a no-cost limited health screening or shall sign a waiver within sixty (60) days from the time the participant is enrolled in the program. (2) Participants may be required to tak…

20 CAR § 430-3617. Orientation. (a)(1) Subgrantees shall provide formal program orientation to the participants as soon as practicable. (2) Program orientation shall include but not be limited to the following: (A) SCSEP goals and objectives; (B) Community service assignments; (C…

20 CAR § 430-3618. Assessment and individual employment plan. (a)(1) After an individual is found eligible for participation in SCSEP, an initial assessment shall be conducted and at least one (1) other time during the first year and two (2) times during a twelve-month period the…

20 CAR § 430-3619. Training. (a)(1) Training may be provided to new participants prior to and as preparation for their community service assignment. (2) The training may be delivered through lectures, seminars, or classroom training. (3) Whenever possible, training should be deli…

20 CAR § 430-3620. Community service assignment. (a) Participants shall be assigned to useful part-time community service assignments as soon as possible after the orientation and any preassignment training in accordance with the individual employment plan. (b) Though no longer a…

20 CAR § 430-3621. Host agency selection. (a)(1) Subgrantees shall develop community service assignments with state or federal agencies that contribute to the general welfare of community and nonprofit organizations that are exempt from taxation under the provisions of Section 50…

20 CAR § 430-3622. Participation in SCSEP time limit. (a)(1) Effective July 1, 2007, an individual may remain in SCSEP for up to forty-eight (48) lifetime months. (2) Current participants will be informed about the new durational limitation on enrollment in the program which bega…

20 CAR § 430-3623. Unsubsidized employment. (a) The subgrantee shall provide assistance to each participant to obtain unsubsidized employment as soon as is practical in order to provide additional opportunities for other eligible individuals with the funds available. (b) The subg…

20 CAR § 430-3624. Adverse action and appeals. (a) Any adverse actions against a participant shall be issued to the participant in writing stating the: (1) Reason or reasons for the determination; (2) Participant’s right to appeal; and (3) Procedures to follow in the appeal proce…

20 CAR § 430-3625. Cooperative relationships. (a) The subgrantee shall develop relationships with other employment and training programs providing services to the elderly and other agencies in the area in order to provide the most comprehensive employment and training services to…

20 CAR § 430-3626. Nondiscrimination. (a) No subgrantee or staff person of the subgrantee shall discriminate, exclude from participation, or deny benefits to eligible individuals because of the individual’s: (1) Race; (2) Color; (3) Religion; (4) Sex; (5) National origin; (6) Han…

20 CAR § 430-3627. Reporting requirements. (a)(1) The subgrantee shall provide the Department of Human Services with timely monthly invoices/reports. (2) Refer to 20 CAR § 430-1401 et seq., Reporting. (b) The subgrantee is obligated to enter all required data relating to particip…

20 CAR § 430-3628. Political activities. SCSEP participants may participate freely in the political process with the following exceptions: (1) No SCSEP participant or staff person may engage in partisan or nonpartisan political activities while he or she is on the job; (2) No SCS…

20 CAR § 430-3629. Customer satisfaction surveys. (a) Employer customer satisfaction surveys shall be delivered in accordance with the SCSEP Employer Survey Kit for subgrantees issued by the United States Department of Labor. (b) Host agency customer satisfaction surveys. Upon di…

20 CAR § 430-401. Generally. (a) The Senior Arkansans Hall of Fame was created by the 78th General Assembly to honor the significant contributions of older Arkansans. (b) As stipulated in Acts 1991, No. 1218, the Senior Arkansans Hall of Fame is administered by the Division of Ag…

20 CAR § 430-402. Purpose. The purpose of this subpart is to honor the significant contributions of older Arkansans.

20 CAR § 430-403. Definitions. As used in this subpart: (1) “Citizen of the State of Arkansas” means an individual must be a legal resident of the State of Arkansas at the time of nomination; (2) “Nominee” means an individual that has been nominated for consideration of their sel…

20 CAR § 430-404. Eligibility requirements. (a) To be considered for selection to the Senior Arkansans Hall of Fame, nominees shall: (1) Be a citizen of the State of Arkansas; (2) Be at least sixty (60) years of age or older at the time of nomination; and (3) Have performed outst…

20 CAR § 430-405. Policies and procedures. (a) The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services shall: (1) In consultation with the Governor's Advisory Council on Aging, create nomination forms to be distributed to the area agencies…

20 CAR § 430-406. Induction ceremony. (a)(1) In consultation with the Governor's Advisory Council on Aging, the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services will determine the date, time, and location of an induction ceremony. (2) W…

20 CAR § 430-501. Purpose. The purpose of this subpart is to specify when an area agency on aging may receive approval from the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services to provide direct services under Title III of the Older Ame…

20 CAR § 430-502. Scope. This subpart applies to all area agencies on aging.

20 CAR § 430-503. Policy statement. In accordance with federal law, no Title III supportive services, nutrition services, or in-home services (as defined in Section 342(1) [repealed] of the Older Americans Act) will be directly provided by an area agency on aging except where, in…

20 CAR § 430-601. Purpose. The purpose of this subpart is to prohibit the provision of direct services by area agencies on aging without permission of the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services.

20 CAR § 430-602. Scope. This subpart applies to all area agencies on aging providing services funded by the Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq. 20 CAR 430-603. Policy statement. (a) For services funded by Title III of the Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3021 et seq., …

20 CAR § 430-604. Definitions. As used in this subpart: (1) “Adequate supply” means there is sufficient supply of services available to meet the need for services; (2) “Direct services” means activity to provide services directly to an older person by the staff of an area agency …

20 CAR § 430-605. Procedural requirements. (a)(1) Area agencies on aging must award contracts to service providers for the provision of Title III services. (2) The Ombudsman Program is the only program that is exempt. (b) Direct services shall not be provided by the area agency o…

20 CAR § 430-606. Procedures for requesting permission to provide direct services. (a) The request to provide direct services is due when the area plan is due. (b) The request must be accompanied by a copy of the request for proposals (RFP) for the service or services being sough…

20 CAR § 430-607. Emergency provision of services. (a)(1) Area agencies on aging must notify the Director of the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services immediately and in writing if or when the subcontractor determines that th…

20 CAR § 430-701. Scope. This subpart applies to all area agencies on aging providing services funded by Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services general and special state revenues.

20 CAR § 430-702. Definitions. As used in this subpart: (1) “Adequate supply” means there is sufficient supply of services available to meet the need for services; (2) “Direct services” means activity to provide services directly to an older person by the staff of an area agency …

20 CAR § 430-703. Procedural requirements. (a)(1) Area agencies on aging must award a contract to service providers for the provision of services funded with Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services general and special state rev…

20 CAR § 430-704. Procedures for requesting permission to provide direct services — Criteria. (a) Area agencies on aging requesting to provide direct services must meet the following criteria: (1) The area agency on aging must demonstrate that it has actively encouraged direct se…

20 CAR § 430-705. Procedures for requesting permission to provide direct services — Approval or disapproval. (a) The request to provide direct services is due when the area plan is due. (b) The request must be accompanied by a copy of the request for proposals (RFP) for the servi…

20 CAR § 430-706. Emergency provision of services. (a)(1) Area agencies on aging must notify the Director of the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services immediately and in writing if or when the subcontractor determines that th…

20 CAR § 430-801. Purpose. The purpose of this subpart is to further the area agency on aging’s mission of developing and coordinating community-based systems of services for all older persons in the planning and service area.

20 CAR § 430-802. Scope. This subpart applies to all area agencies on aging in Arkansas.

20 CAR § 430-803. Policy statement. (a) The area agency on aging in each planning and service area must establish an advisory council to advise the area agency on aging on all matters relating to: (1) The development of the area plan; (2) The administration of the plan; and (3) O…

20 CAR § 430-901. Purpose. The purpose of this subpart is to ensure that an adequate proportion of Title III B funds are used for priority services.

20 CAR § 430-902. Scope. This subpart is to be used by all area agencies on aging in Arkansas.

20 CAR § 430-903. Policy statement. (a) Each area agency on aging will spend the required percentage of Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq., funds on the following programs: (1) Access; (2) In-home services; (3) Legal assistance; and (4) Ombudsman. (b) The requirement i…