Perf-Based Stds, Juvenile Correctional Facilities, 5th Ed_DEC 2024

Part 7: Administration and Management

Receipt of Policy 5-JCF-7D-02 (Ref 4-JCF-6D-02)

Staff acknowledge they have reviewed policies and procedures, facility work rules, regulations, conditions of employment, and related documents includ ing a written code of ethics These documents are made accessible and avail able to all staff

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure; work rules; ethics regulations; posting, distribution and dissemination plan.

Process Indicators : Employee review documentation; observations.

Drug-Free Workplace 5-JCF-7D-03 (Ref 4-JCF-6D-03)

The agency supports a drug-free workplace for all employees The agency's policy(ies) includes, at a minimum, the following: • Prohibition of the use of illegal drugs • Prohibition of possession of any illegal drug except in the performance of official duties. • The opportunities available for treatment and/or counseling for drug abuse • The procedures to be used to ensure compliance • The penalties for violation of the policy

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure; drug-free workplace plan.

Process Indicators : Documentation of annual plan review.

Staff Grievances 5-JCF-7D-04 (Ref 4-JCF-6D-04)

A grievance procedure is available to all employees

Comment : The agency’s internal complaint process should clearly specify the pro cess to be followed by an employee when a complaint exists.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure; complaint procedure and forms.

Process Indicators : Interviews.

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