1023-7         DISCOVERY ACTIVITIES

Discovery conversational interviews and informal observations are generally carried out within 20 hours. Some FF Families First clients may require fewer hours, or more, individualized to their circumstances. Discovery is initiated by the DS Discovery Specialist through an introductory visit, followed by additional visits with the client always in a place or location that is convenient and comfortable for the FF Families First client. In addition to talking with the FF Families First client, the DS Discovery Specialist visits with other individuals that know the client well and can provide an “outside” view of the FF Families First client’s strengths, abilities and things they may need to make a work situation successful. Any individual selected to visit with the DS Discovery Specialist is selected at the FF Families First client’s discretion and all information shared is shared with the FF Families First client. Furthermore, the FF Families First client has the option to be present for such visits.

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During Discovery activities if FST Family Support Team meetings are scheduled as needed. The DS Discovery Specialist must be invited to participate and update FST Family Support Team members as to the progress of Discovery. In addition, the CM Case Manager or members of the FST Family Support Team may be requested to participate in talking with the DS Discovery Specialist as part of the Discovery process. If the CM Case Manager is asked to contribute to Discovery through such contact, the CM Case Manager must document the contact with the DS Discovery Specialist as a Client Note (CLNO) in CMS Case Management System.