32 Miss. Code. R. 1.21
As of July, 1, 2010, in accordance with the requirements of Section 37-33-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is authorized to fingerprint and perform criminal background checks on persons performing services for or on behalf of the department. This includes a current criminal history record check, child abuse registry check, sex offender registry check, and vulnerable adult abuse or neglect check.
MDRS is authorized to use the results of the fingerprinting and background checks for the purposes of employment decisions and/or actions and service provision to consumers of the department's services.
Specifically, any person who has been convicted of a felony in this state or any other jurisdiction is not eligible to be employed as a personal care attendant (PCA) with MDRS.
Any person subject to registration as a sex offender in this state or any other jurisdiction is not eligible to be employed as a PCA by MDRS.
Any person who has been convicted of certain misdemeanor crimes that could adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of the clients of MDRS is precluded from employment as a PCA.
Additionally, MDRS and its agents, officers, employees, attorneys and representatives shall be exempt from liability for any findings, recommendations or actions taken through the use of the results of the fingerprinting and background checks; and for related purposes.
32 Miss. Code. R. 1.21