Section 29-1610. PERSONNEL

 

1610.1 Each child-placing agency shall have written policies and procedures on the recruitment, retention, and evaluation of personnel.

 

1610.2 The staff qualifications set out in this chapter shall apply to those persons appointed to positions after the effective date of this chapter.

 

1610.3 The policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

 

(a) Written job description and titles for each position defining the qualifications, duties, and lines of authority;

 

(b) A description of the hiring procedure;

 

(c) A description of the termination procedure established for resignation, retirement, or discharge;

 

(d) Salary scales and provisions for salary increases;

 

(e) A description of employee benefits including provisions for paid annual leave, sick leave, other leave, insurance, pensions, and other benefits;

 

 

 

(f) Provisions which will encourage professional growth through supervision, orientation, in-service training, regularly scheduled meetings, and staff development;

 

(g) Procedures for annual evaluation of the performance of each staff member, which includes provisions for a written evaluation of each employee within six (6) months after being appointed and annually thereafter;

 

(h) A grievance procedure for employees; and

 

(i) A plan for review of the personnel policies and practices with staff participation at least every three (3) years, and for revision of the policies and practices when necessary.

 

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 3033, 3036 (May 11, 1990).