Background Check Requirements

01. Compliance. Background checks are required for individuals licensed under these rules and must comply with IDAPA 16.05.06, “Criminal History and Background Checks,” except for those individuals under Subsection 009.03 of this rule. (7-1-24) 02. Individuals Subject to Background Check Requirements. The following individuals must receive a clearance under IDAPA 16.05.06, “Criminal History and Background Checks:” (7-1-24) a. Adoptive parents and any other adult residing in the home at any time during the adoption process. (7-1-24) b. Children's Agencies; (7-1-24) i. Chief Administrator; (7-1-24) ii. Case Manager Supervisor; (7-1-24) iii. Case Manager; (7-1-24) iv. Support Staff; and (7-1-24) v. Contractors and volunteers that have unsupervised time with children. (7-1-24) c. Children's Residential Care Facilities: (7-1-24) i. Owners; (7-1-24) ii. Chief Administrator; (7-1-24) iii. Medical Professional; (7-1-24) iv. Licensed Treatment Professional; (7-1-24) v. Case Manager Supervisor; (7-1-24) vi. Case Manager; (7-1-24) vii. Support Staff; (7-1-24) viii. Direct Care Staff Supervisor; (7-1-24) ix. Direct Care Staff; (7-1-24) x. Teacher; and (7-1-24) xi. Contractors and volunteers that have unsupervised time with children. (7-1-24) d. Children's Therapeutic Outdoor Programs: (7-1-24) i. Owners; (7-1-24) ii. Chief Administrator; (7-1-24) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.04.18 Department of Health and Welfare Children’s Agencies & Residential Licensing Section 010 Page 9 iii. Field Director; (7-1-24) iv. Licensed Treatment Professional; (7-1-24) v. Senior Field Staff; (7-1-24) vi. Field Staff; (7-1-24) vii. Intern; (7-1-24) viii. Support Staff; and (7-1-24) ix. Contractors and volunteers that have unsupervised time with children. (7-1-24) 03. Exception to Clearance Requirement. Children's residential care facilities have discretion whether to require a clearance for any individual covered in Subsection 009.02 of this rule who has duties or performs tasks that do not involve contact with a child or their personal belongings. (7-1-24)