8522 Programmatic Consultation
CPS November 2006
A region may purchase this service to obtain consultation to improve services to protect families and children.
8140 Consultant Contracts
Note: Consultation services must be used when regional worker training is needed on specific topics. This service does not include consultation on specific cases. For case-specific consultation, see:
8514 Diagnostic Consultation — Case Specific
8522.1 Identifying Allowable Services
CPS November 2006
The services requested through a contract for a program consultant may include:
• analyses,
• operational review,
• advice,
• recommendations,
• reports, and/or
• training to improve regional or state office services.
8522.2 Requesting Services
CPS November 2006
A CPS worker preparing a request for programmatic consultation services must:
• obtain all necessary approvals, and
• submit a request to the contract manager that:
• Specifies the required qualifications for the consultant;
• Identifies each person who will act as a consultant under the contract;
• Identifies the purposes of the consulting services to be provided;
• Describes the scope, schedule, and kinds of activities to be provided;
• Specifies measurable objectives;
• Specifies the outcomes that will be used to evaluate the success or failure of the consultation; and
• Estimates the number of CPS workers and others who will receive consulting services under the contract.
8522.3 Working in IMPACT
CPS November 2006
To authorize a consultation, workers must enter the following details into the IMPACT case management system:
IMPACT Field |
IMPACT Entry |
|---|---|
Stage |
ADM |
Category |
Contract Management |
Service |
CPS Regional Program Consult |
Unit of Service |
Hour |
Service Code |
56K (CPS Regional) |