New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 47 - STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE LICENSED FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Subchapter 4 - PERSONNEL AND STAFF TRAINING
Section 10:47-4.5 - Volunteer services
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:47-4.5
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) A facility which has volunteers working directly with individuals shall have a written policy pertaining to the use of volunteers, which shall include the methods of recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers.
1. Volunteers may supplement but shall not be
used in lieu of paid employees.
i. The
facility shall not depend upon volunteers to perform direct care
services.
2. Where
volunteers are utilized, the facility shall provide:
i. Mantoux screenings as required for
employees;
ii. A note from a
physician indicating that the person is in good health and free of communicable
diseases;
iii. Direct supervision
of volunteers at all times by an experienced staff member;
iv. An orientation and training program that
includes the philosophy, goals, programs and practices of the facility;
and
v. Training in the performance
of specific tasks performed by the volunteer.
(b) The facility shall develop and distribute procedures for volunteers.
(c) A facility which accepts students for field placements shall have a written policy describing student placements and responsibilities. Copies should be provided to each student and to his or her school.
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