The department is committed to maintaining a drug free environment through the use of a reasonable suspicion, and return to duty random drug testing program. The DSCYF personnel hold positions of public trust and must not place themselves in a position where client safety may be compromised as a result of an employee's drug use. Such misconduct conflicts with their duties, poses a risk to the safety and security of residents, clients, other employees, and the public and jeopardizes the public's confidence.
[Employees on initial probation and casual/seasonal employees who have not satisfied the merit comparable initial probation requirement will be terminated if they receive a positive test result without recourse to the grievance procedure.
Casual/seasonal employees who have satisfied the merit comparable initial probation requirement may enter into an accredited drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program at their own expense. Refer to section 10.6 for returning to duty.
Employees who seek assistance, prior to being randomly selected for testing, may enter into an accredited drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program. The employee may not return to work until they have complied with section 10.6 for returning to duty.]
9 Del. Admin. Code § 501-5.0