Services that provide direct support and assistance for participants, with or without the caregiver present, in or out of the participant's residence, to achieve and/or maintain the outcomes of increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and inclusion in the community, as outlined in their Service Plan. Community-Based Supports are delivered one-on-one with a participant and may include assistance with community-based activities and assistance to, as well as training and supervision of, individuals as they learn and perform the various tasks that are included in basic self-care, social skills, and activities of daily living. Examples of Community Based Supports Activities *Please note that examples are not all inclusive of everything that can be funded through this service.Support from staff to enable an individual to attend an event, take a class, etc. Support from staff to assist an individual participating in activities such as: assistance in completing activities of daily living, ordering off a menu, purchasing items, learning basic cooking, laundry skills, etiquette, travel training, accessing activities in the community, etc. One-on-one tutoring Support on a job site to assist in basic self-care, social skills, and activities of daily living.Documentation and Reporting Demonstration of completion of all mandated staff training must be documented through certificates of attendance/completion; sign-in sheets from the training entity, provider, or trainer; information maintained through the College of Direct Support, etc. and made available upon request of the Division. Supervisors shall conduct and document use of competency and performance appraisals in the content areas addressed through mandated training. NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities.Documentation of the delivery of service must be maintained to substantiate claims. This documentation should include the date, start and end times, and number of units of the delivered service for each individual and must align with the prior authorization received for the provision of services. Community Based / Individual Supports Log The provider of Community Based Supports, in collaboration with the individual, must indicate the strategies the Community Based Supports provider will be using to assist the individual in reaching their outcome(s) indicated in the ISP. These strategies along with information about individualized activities experienced during service delivery and progress toward the individual’s related outcome(s) must be indicated on the Community Based / Individual Supports Log available in Appendix D. Medication Standards If the provider is distributing medications while delivering this service, the “Medication” standards described under Day Habilitation Section 17.7.5.8 or Prevocational Training Section 17.15.5.7 (these standards are the same for both services) shall be followed. 17.5.5.6 Quality Assurance/Monitoring The Division will conduct quality assurance and monitoring of Community Based Supports providers in accordance with the requirements of the Supports Program Quality Plan. Minimum Staff Qualifications The service provider shall meet the minimum staff qualifications and training set forth in this manual. Qualifications and training shall be documented either in the employment application, resume, reference check, or other personnel document(s). Minimum 18 years of age - AND - Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks Valid driver’s license and abstract (not to exceed 5 points) if driving is required.Mandated Staff Training & Professional Development The service provider shall comply with any relevant licensing and/or certification standards. Agency Trainers must have a minimum of 1 year experience in the field or 1 year experience in training. All staff providing Community Based Supports shall successfully complete the training outlined in Appendix E: Quick Reference Guide to Mandated.•Must be able to visit clients in their home or client’s setting of choice•Must have a working cell phone•Must have reliable transportation •Must have reliable internet access