Background Screening Mechanisms

[Joel Ware IV]

The attached info from a Department of Justice publication, written by
several lawyers, lists some volunteer screening mechanisms that may be
used.  At this time, SCNA is not doing all of the "Basic" level items. 
Since we DO work with children, the elderly, and individuals with
disabilities, "due diligence" requires that we look into this area. 


Joel Ware, IV        jw4 at scn.org 
Volunteer Coordinator 
Member of Governance, HR, Board, ExComm

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Basic Screening Practices
o Employment reference checks.
o Personal reference checks.
o Personal interviews.
o Confirmation of education.
o Written application.
o On-the-job observation.

Frequently Used Practices
o Local criminal record check.
o State criminal record check.
o FBI criminal record check.
o State central child/dependent adult abuse registry check.
o State sex offender registry check.
o Nurse’s aide registry record check.
o Motor vehicle record check.
o Professional disciplinary board background check.

Infrequently Used Practices
o Alcohol/drug testing.
o Psychological testing.
o Mental illness/psychiatric history check.
o Home visits.

from a US Department of Justice publication:
Guidelines for the Screening of Persons
Working With Children, the Elderly,
and Individuals With Disabilities
in Need of Support
April 1998

Authors:
Noy S. Davis, Esq., Project Director
Kathi L. Grasso, Esq.
American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law
with
Kimberly Dennis, M.P.H.
Susan J. Wells, Ph.D.
Marsha B. Liss, Esq.





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