New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 3A - CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Chapter 55 - MANUAL OF REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Subchapter 5 - STAFF REQUIREMENTS
Section 3A:55-5.8 - Background check procedures for New Jersey facilities
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Prior to the opening of a new facility located in New Jersey, the facility shall ensure that a request for a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) background check, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:55-5.6, and a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:55-5.7, is submitted for each person identified in N.J.A.C. 3A:55-5.6(a) and 5.7(a).
(b) Prior to the first renewal of a certificate on or after March 26, 2004 for an existing facility located in New Jersey, the facility shall ensure that a request for a CHRI background check, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:55-5.6, is submitted for the director and each staff member.
(c) Prior to each renewal of a certificate on or after March 26, 2004 for an existing facility located in New Jersey, the facility shall ensure that a request for a CARI background check, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:55-5.7, is submitted for the director and each staff member.
(d) Within two weeks after a new staff member begins employment at a facility located in New Jersey, the facility shall ensure that a request for a CHRI background check, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:55-5.6, and a CARI background check, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:55-5.7, is submitted for the individual.
(e) An individual shall not be left alone as the only adult caring for a child at the facility until documentation from the Department showing compliance with a CHRI check and CARl check for the individual has been received by the facility.
