Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Performance Standard 5E: Social Services

5-ACI-5E-04 (Ref. 4-4430)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that institutional staff identi- fy at least annually the needs of the inmate population to ensure that the nec- essary programs and services are available, including programs and services to meet the needs of inmates with specific types of problems.

Comment : The review should include an evaluation of academic, vocational, li- brary, religious, and leisure-time programs and services.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Facility logs. Documentation of annual review. Facility ser- vices and programs schedule. Observation. Inmate interviews.

5-ACI-5E-05 (Ref. 4-4431)

Community social service resources are used to augment social services pro- vided in the institution.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. List of community social service resources.

Process Indicators : Documentation of community social resources utilized. Inter- views.

Program Coordination and Supervision 5-ACI-5E-06 (Ref. 4-4432)

The social services program is administered and supervised by a qualified, trained person with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the social or behav- ioral sciences or a related field. Comment : The social services program supervisor should have an undergraduate degree in the social or behavioral sciences, such as psychology, social work, or counseling to handle the administrative and programming responsibilities. A grad- uate degree may be an appropriate requirement for this position.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Documentation of credentials. Training record. Personnel record.

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