S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:09:10

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 67:42:09:10 - Orientation and in-service training

The agency shall have written plans for orientation and ongoing in-service training. Each staff member shall participate in the in-service training. The written plan for in-service training shall address the following areas for staff during the first year of employment:

(1) Administrative procedures and overall program goals;

(2) Understanding children's emotional needs and problems which affect and inhibit their growth;

(3) Family relationships and the impact of separation;

(4) Substance abuse and its recognition, prevention, and treatment;

(5) Identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect; and

(6) Principals and practices of child care.

For staff beyond the first year of employment, the plan must provide for competency-based training based on an annual evaluation of the staff member's competencies.

Each staff member shall have a minimum of 30 clock hours of in-service training annually.

An orientation course shall be completed by staff members within one month of their hire date. The agency may consider the orientation course a part of the required 30 hours of in-service training. The orientation course shall include the agency's functions, services, community resources, and specific job functions. Supervision of staff members as they perform their routine tasks may not be considered training activities for purposes of this requirement. Participation in training shall be documented and kept in the individual personnel files.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:09:10

7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective 7/1/1981; 12 SDR 187, effective 5/29/1986; 39 SDR 220, effective 6/27/2013.

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.