Personnel Policies and Practices – The Partner Provider must have written

Personnel Policies and Practices – The Partner Provider must have written personnel policies and best practices conducive to recruitment, retention, and effective performance by qualified personnel. These policies and procedures must reflect the Partner Provider’s compliance with the civil rights laws, as amended. These policies and practices must include at least the following: 1. Written job descriptions and titles for each position defining the qualifications, duties, and lines of authority; 2. Provisions for on-the-job training by experienced direct care staff to provide support to new staff until these staff members are able to adequately care for the children; 3. Procedures for scheduling staff hours and assignments; 4. Description of evaluation procedures for all agency employees, which must include provisions for employee participation in the evaluation process; 5. All direct care staff members must receive an evaluation ninety (90) days after hire and annual evaluations; 6. Description of the termination procedures established for resignations, retirements, or terminations; 7. Description of the process in responding to employees involved in alleged child abuse/neglect/maltreatment. 8. Grievance and discipline policies and procedures for employees; and 9. Plan for review of the personnel policies and practices with staff participation when necessary and at least annually.