Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) In addition to the training requirements
in Rule 63H-3.002, F.A.C., all state detention and probation direct care staff
shall complete Academy training within 180 calendar days of hire. Academy
training shall be a minimum of 120 hours for detention direct care staff and
160 hours for probation direct care staff and shall be conducted at an academy.
The coursework shall be designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities
related to job performance. A certification exam will be administered at the
end of the Academy training.
(2)
Testing Requirements for certification are as follows:
(a) A passing score of at least 75 percent on
all web-based courses.
(b)
Successful completion of RI testing and evaluation requirements as outlined in
this rule.
(c) Successful
completion of all written, web-based, and practical requirements for CPR/First
Aid/AED training.
(d) A minimum
score of 75 percent on the certification examination.
1. Staff may be given up to three attempts to
pass the certification examination within the 180-day timeframe.
2. Staff failing the certification
examination are required to attend remediation, which must be documented in the
department's learning management system, SkillPro.
3. Staff shall adhere to the following
schedule for second and third attempts to pass the certification examination.
a. The second attempt shall occur no less
than seven (7) calendar days after, and no more than 45 calendar days after,
the first attempt.
b. The third
attempt shall occur no less than 14 calendar days after, and no more than 45
calendar days after, the second attempt.
c. If after the third attempt or after 180
calendars days of employment, whichever occurs first, the staff member has not
successfully completed the requirements for certification, they shall be
recommended for termination from their position. The staff member shall not be
considered direct care staff and can no longer have contact with youth for the
purposes of supervision, custody, or control. The staff shall not be considered
for re-employment to the same job class for at least one year from the date of
separation.
Rulemaking Authority 985.601, 985.645 FS. Law Implemented
985.02(3), 985.601, 985.645 FS.
New 3-6-22, Amended
8-3-23.
