R432-151-17. Industrial Therapy

(1) Job placement may be an element of resident treatment and may be offered to provide therapeutic benefit on an individual basis.

(2) The goal of the industrial program shall include development of the resident's skills to deal with situations and problems which happen on the job, to accept responsibility, and to perform under direction of supervisors.

(3) No resident shall work as a substitute for staff.

(4) The job placement shall comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

(5) Compensation.

(a) Residents who have a job shall receive pay commensurate with the economic value of the work.

(b) The resident shall receive appropriate compensation for labor performed away from the facility.

(c) Residents may be encouraged to perform personal housekeeping tasks without compensation as part of a rehabilitation or habilitation program.