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Background Check ProceduresEmployees and VolunteersAll employees and volunteers of CBO NAME are required to have a background check prior to starting their service. Background checks will be used to ensure suitability of the employee or volunteer for the position and responsibilities they will hold at CBO NAME. The scope of the background check will include:Criminal check for criminal convictionsSex offender registriesMotor Vehicle check for driving positionsContract required checks which may include fingerprinting requirementsReview of Background ChecksAfter the background check results are received, the CBO NAME designated staff will review the information for determination of whether the individual has passed the internal CBO NAME and contract set requirements.A conviction on background check does not mean an automatic denial of service or employment. In general, the following factors will be considered for applicants with criminal history:The time passed since the conviction – convictions less than 5 years old will have more scrutiny and per EEO guidelines, convictions older than 10 years will have less.The nature of the conviction and its relevancy to the job or position such as access to organizational confidential information.The nature of the conviction to the vulnerability of clients the individual will have access to in the scope of the position.Contract requirements that rule out certain convictions.If an employee’s criminal check is not approved, the job offer will be rescinded in writing and the employee will be notified of their rights to receive a copy of the background check if applicable under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.If a volunteer’s criminal check is not approved, another volunteer position may be offered in lieu of if: such a position is available and such a position removes the responsibilities or access to client or information causing concern. If that is not possible due to the availability of position or the nature of the background check, the volunteer will be notified in writing if there is no suitable position for the volunteer due to their background check. The volunteer will be notified of their rights to receive a copy of the background check as applicable to the Fair Credit Reporting Act; this needs to be conveyed to the volunteer even if another position is found for them.Board MembersAll board members of CBO NAME are required to have a background check prior to starting their service. Background checks will be used to ensure suitability for the position and responsibilities they will hold at CBO NAME. The scope of the background check will include:Criminal check for criminal convictionsSex offender registriesReference checksAny additional contract or funding requirementsReview of Background ChecksAfter the background check results are received, the CBO NAME designated staff or board member will review the information for determination of whether the individual has passed the internal CBO NAME and contract set requirements.A conviction on background check does not mean an automatic denial of service. In general, the following factors will be considered for applicants with criminal history:The time passed since the conviction – convictions less than 5 years old will have more scrutiny and per EEO guidelines, convictions older than 10 years will have less.The nature of the conviction and its relevancy to the position such as access to organizational confidential information.Contract requirements that rule out certain convictions.If a board member’s criminal check is not approved, the board offer will be rescinded in writing and the board member will be notified of their rights to receive a copy of the background check if applicable under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. ................
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