1. Application/resume received in Human Resources. Reviewed for appropriate degree/license/experience.

2. Human Resources sends copy of resume to appropriate supervisor or department head for review. This person also reviews initial paperwork for appropriateness.

3. Candidate is interviewed in HR where application is reviewed, explanation of hiring process is given, and overview of benefits/salary/working conditions is given. Candidate receives copy of job description.

4. Supervisor/department head interviews candidate to determine if candidate has appropriate degree/skills/knowledge for open position. This includes competencies listed in job description.

5. Candidate observes workers at work site and supervisor/department head follows up with question and answer session to determine appropriateness for position.

6. HR discusses candidacy with hiring supervisor and, if an offer is to be extended, proceeds with conducting up to three, but no less than two, reference checks. Degree/license is also verified.

7. Candidate is hired on provisional basis and a Background Record Check is submitted. Signed Job description, reference checks, BRC consent form, photo ID, submittal sheet and drivers license checks are placed in HR file. Copy of BRC adverse results are maintained in a separate locked cabinet in Human Resources. Copy of degree/license is placed in HR file and a second copy is placed in the licensure book.

8. Employee is scheduled for a pre-employment physical/TB appointment prior to Orientation.

9. Employee participates in New Staff Orientation at Administrative Offices.

10. Upon successful completion of New Staff Orientation, employee attends Orientation at campus.

11. Employee receives weekly supervision during the first three months of employment. At the end of the 3 month probationary period, the employee is evaluated and the following can occur:
• continue employment
• extend probationary period for no longer than 3 months
• termination of employment

12. Employee receives supervision on a regular basis and is evaluated after one year of employment and annually thereafter. Documentation of supervision is kept in the campus file. Evaluations are placed in the personnel file located in the Human Resources Department.

13. All employees working at the program sites are required to participate in, and are evaluated on, a minimum of 24 hours of training each year. Training requirements are tracked on a learning management system and records of training are accessed by the supervisor through the report feature in the learning management system.

13. Employees who have certification/licensure are tracked by expiration date as well as by anniversary date to ensure compliance.