12 CCR 2512-2-12.201.7 - Personnel Requirements [Rev. Eff. 10/1/18]

All programs funded wholly or in part by DVP shall have the following duties and responsibilities related to personnel and volunteer requirements:

A. Written personnel policies to minimally include:

1. Ethics policy regarding employee-client relationships and professional conduct;

2. Equal employment opportunity hiring policy;

3. Whistleblower policy;

4. Harassment-free workplace policy;

5. Employee grievance policy;

6. Criminal background check policy to minimally include, but not be limited to completion of a criminal history background check and notifications of convictions that exclude candidates from hire;

7. Policy for compliance with Section 27-90-111 C.R.S., if the executive director of the Colorado Department of Human Services, or designee, designates the funded program's contract as a contract that involves direct contact with vulnerable persons;

8. Drug-free workplace; and,

9. Annual performance reviews of employees.

B. Written job descriptions for employees funded wholly or in part by DVP to minimally include assurances that staff serving as licensed or unlicensed counselors or social workers maintain appropriate licensure as required by law, and/or registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies;

C. Current, accurate, and complete personnel records for all employees to minimally include the following documentation:

1. Completion of 15 hours of domestic violence-specific training in accordance with Section 13-90-107 C.R.S. prior to providing advocacy or having access to personally identifying client information;

2. Verification of legal status to be eligible to work in the United States;

3. Resume or application of employment;

4. Completion of performance reviews by direct supervisor;

5. Current wage rate and benefits;

6. Current, valid driver's license and proof of insurance if using a personal or funded program-owned vehicle to conduct business; and,

7. Completed criminal history background check prior to employment start date.

Notes

12 CCR 2512-2-12.201.7

38 CR 23, December 10, 2015, effective 1/1/2016 40 CR 11, June 10, 2017, effective 7/1/2017 41 CR 17, September 10, 2018, effective 10/1/2018 42 CR 01, January 10, 2019, effective 2/1/2019 44 CR 13, July 10, 2021, effective 8/1/2021