10A N.C. Admin. Code 70F.0206

Current through Register Vol. 38, No. 24, June 17, 2024

Section 70F .0206 - PERSONNEL POLICIES

(a) The agency shall have written policies for all employees (full-time, part-time and contracted) which include the following:

(1) written job descriptions and titles for each position defining the qualifications, duties, and lines of authority;

(2) salary scales;

(3) a description of employee benefits;

(4) opportunities for professional growth through supervision, orientation, in-service training, and staff development;

(5) procedures for annual evaluation of the work and performance of each staff member which includes provision for employee participation in the evaluation process;

(6) a description of the termination procedures established for resignation, retirement, or discharge; and

(7) a written grievance procedure for employees.

(b) The agency shall have a personnel file for each employee (full-time, part-time, and contracted) which includes the following:

(1) the application for employment, including record of work experience;

(2) documentation of at least three references;

(3) applicable professional credentials or certifications (prior to employment certified college transcripts shall be obtained for positions requiring college degrees);

(4) signed statement indicating the employee's understanding of and willingness to comply with confidentiality requirements;

(5) signed statement that the employee has no criminal, social, or medical history which would adversely affect the employee's capacity to work with children and adults;

(6) criminal record checks certified by the Clerk of Superior Court;

(7) results of the search of the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry;

(8) results of the search of the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry (pursuant to G.S. 131E-256);

(9) results of the Responsible Individuals List as defined in 10A NCAC 70A .0102 that indicate the employee has not had child protective services involvement resulting in a substantiation of child abuse or serious neglect;

(10) signed statement that the applicant has not abused or neglected a child, has been a respondent in a juvenile court proceeding that resulted in the removal of a child, or had child protective services involvement that resulted in the removal of a child;

(11) signed statement that the applicant has not abused, neglected, or exploited a disabled adult;

(12) signed statement that the applicant has not been a domestic violence perpetrator;

(13) log of training;

(14) written approval letter from executive director or his or her designee authorizing staff to administer physical restraint holds, if applicable;

(15) annual performance evaluations;

(16) documentation of disciplinary actions;

(17) documentation of grievances files;

(18) employee's starting and termination dates; and

(19) reason for termination.

(c) The agency shall have written procedures which safeguard the confidentiality of the personnel records.

10A N.C. Admin. Code 70F .0206

Authority G.S. 131D-1; 131D-10.5; 131D-10.6; 143B-153;
Eff. February 1, 1986;
Amended Eff. November 1, 2009; October 1, 2008; July 1, 1990;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017.

Authority G.S. 131D-1; 131D-10.5; 131D-10.6; 143B-153;
Eff. February 1, 1986;
Amended Eff. November 1, 2009; October 1, 2008; July 1, 1990.