The PSP website has been altered to reflect the waiving of the fee. In addition, new forms will be available to download from the website.
Can I use a child abuse history certification or PSP criminal history I obtained for my volunteer activities for other volunteer activities? Yes, any person who obtained their certifications within the previous 60 months may serve in a volunteer capacity for any program, activity or service. Can I use a child abuse history certification or PSP criminal history certification I obtained for my volunteer activities for employment purposes? No. Child abuse history certifications and PSP criminal history certifications obtained for volunteer purposes can only be used for other volunteer activities. Child abuse history certifications obtained for volunteer purposes will indicate that the certification is to be used for volunteer purposes only. Is the use of a third-party vendor to process certifications acceptable? Third-party vendors may be used to process Child Abuse, PSP and FBI certifications using the steps established above. They are not permitted to conduct background checks or certifications through other databases in lieu of the steps outlined above. In addition, persons responsible for the selection of volunteers remain responsible for selection decision based upon the information obtained. Do I still need to submit a copy of my PSP or FBI certification results when applying for my child abuse certification? Beginning December 31, 2014, volunteers are no longer required to submit a copy of their PSP or FBI certifications with their Child Abuse application. If the department receives copies attached to the child abuse application we will not return those copies and they will be shredded due to the confidential nature of the information contained on the certifications. Are there any other requirements? If a volunteer is arrested for or convicted of an offense that would constitute grounds for denying participation in a program, activity or service, or is named as a perpetrator in a founded or indicated report, the volunteer must provide the administrator or their designee with written notice not later than 72 hours after the arrest, conviction or notification that the person has been listed as a perpetrator in the statewide database. A volunteer who willfully fails to disclose information as required above commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall be subject to discipline up to and including termination or denial of a volunteer position.
What is the provisional certification requirement for volunteers? “ Non-resident volunteers ” , specifically individuals who reside in another state or country may
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