41-05 · Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6202

The facility's did not complete a five year rescreen on the staff member listed on the supplemental form. 19.5 Background Screening All school readiness program providers and personnel are required to be screened according to the requirements of chapter 402, F.S.13 Initial Screening. Screening information must be documented on Form CF-FSP 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements (July 2012), which is incorporated by reference. 1. Level 2 background screening, as defined in section 435.04, F.S. is required for all personnel employed by a provider participating in the School Readiness Program pursuant to s. 1002.88(1)(e), F.S., and volunteers as defined in this handbook, and includes a national and statewide criminal records search. 2. An employment history check must include the previous five years, which must include the applicants job title and a description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. Failed attempts to obtain the employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained. 3. A copy of all background screening clearance documents for the operator and program personnel, including volunteers and substitutes must be maintained in the personnel file. Re-Screening. A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. 1. The five-year re-screen is required for all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. 2. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, national and statewide criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). 3. Documentation of clearance from the five-year re-screening for the operator and all program personnel must be maintained in the personnel file. 4. Personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. 5. If personnel take a leave of absence, such as maternity leave, extended sick leave, migrant child care programs, etc., re-screening is not required unless the five-year re-screen has come due during the leave of absence