Hiring, Background Checks, Criminal Exemptions & Staff Training Compliance for ARF Administrators

A single background check oversight — hiring staff before clearance is received, misunderstanding exemption timelines, or failing to document immunization records — can result in immediate CDSS citation, fines, or facility closure. This 2-hour course provides ARF administrators with step-by-step mastery of the complete hiring compliance cycle under Title 22, from job description development and EEO compliance through LiveScan background check processing, criminal record exemption procedures, and orientation training documentation. You will learn exactly which convictions disqualify candidates, which can be appealed through the exemption process, and how to document hiring decisions in personnel files that survive audits. First Aid/CPR certification, water safety, Cal-OSHA training, immunization documentation, and the specific staff training requirements unique to ARF populations — including developmental disability awareness — are covered in full. This course also addresses the proper use and supervision of volunteers and third-party contractors. COK Area: Management & Supervision of Staff — Hiring Practices, Background Checks, Staff Training Requirements.