(a) Personnel Records. The JJAEP administrator must
have access to a personnel file for each employee or person working
at the JJAEP who is included in any program ratio. The file must include
verification that any required certifications are current.
(b) Training Records. For each employee or person working
at the JJAEP who is included in any program ratio, the JJAEP program
administrator must have access to documentation verifying that the
individual has completed all training required by this chapter.
(c) New Employee Orientation. All staff members expected
to work at the JJAEP for six weeks or longer must receive an orientation
training prior to having direct, unsupervised access to students.
(1) Orientation training must occur within the first
two weeks of the staff member's employment.
(2) Documentation of completion of orientation training
and agendas must be maintained, including staff signatures on training
sign-in sheets.
(3) Orientation must include training on:
(A) safety and security procedures, including emergency
exit drills and the JJAEP's disaster safety plan;
(B) identification and reporting of serious incidents
and child abuse, neglect, and exploitation as required by Chapter
358 of this title;
(C) writing incident reports;
(D) student code of conduct;
(E) behavior management program;
(F) transporting students;
(G) crisis intervention, including how to report suicidal
ideation or behavior;
(H) distribution of medication;
(I) restraint policy;
(J) student grievance procedures; and
(K) job descriptions, including duties and responsibilities
of the assigned position.
(d) Criminal History and Background Checks. The criminal
history and background check requirements and criminal history standards
established by Chapter 344, Subchapters C and D, of this title apply
to a JJAEP.
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