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

Part 1: Administration and Management

1D. - PERFORMANCE STANDARD: TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT The facility conducts pre-service, in-service and specialized develop- ment programs to promote the effectiveness of staff, volunteers and other effected parties. Program Coordination and Supervision

5-ACI-1D-01 (Ref. 4-4073)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that the institution’s employ- ee staff development and training programs are planned, coordinated, and supervised by a qualified supervisory employee. The training plan is reviewed annually. Comment : The training plan should include all preservice, in-service, and spe- cialized training curriculums, with specific timelines for completing each training unit. The plan should consider the institution’s mission, physical characteristics, and specific inmate populations.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Training plan. Staff development pro- gram. Process for annual training needs assessment.

Process Indicators : Training records. Documentation of annual review.

5-ACI-1D-02 (Ref. 4-4074)

The qualified individual coordinating the staff development and training pro- gram has specialized training for that position. Full-time training personnel have completed at least a 40-hour training-for-trainers course.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Job description. Organizational chart.

Process Indicators : Staff interviews. Personnel records. Training records.

Training Plan 5-ACI-1D-03 (Ref. 4-4075)

The training plan is developed, evaluated, and updated based on an annual assessment that identifies current job-related training needs.

Comment : Training should be responsive to position requirements, professional development needs, current correctional issues, and new theories, techniques, and technologies. The annual needs assessment may require information from many sources: observation and analysis of job components; staff surveys regarding train- ing needs; reviews of agency/facility operations; staff reports; and evaluations and findings from sources within and outside the jurisdiction.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Training plan. Annual assessment.

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Adult Correctional Institutions, Fifth Edition