(1) Self-directed personal assistance providers have the following responsibilities:

(a) assist consumers to identify resources for personal assistants;

(b) advise the consumer regarding program participation;

(c) determine the amount of services available to the consumer by completing the consumer profile;

(d) re-certify consumer needs every 180 days;

(e) review the plan of care; and

(f) act as the employer of record for personal assistants for the purposes of payroll and federal hiring practices.