The Safe Environment Program has been adopted to:
*Vulnerable Adults are those who, for mental or physical impairment reasons, cannot recognize danger or, if they do, cannot extract themselves from a dangerous situation.
1. Complete the On-Line Screening form (includes permission/release for background check and reference information). A personal reference is someone who has known you for three years or more —and cannot be a family member/relative (email addresses for references must be given).
3. Complete a written Interview (done at training)— to be viewed by the head of ministry/Director of Safe Environment/or parish designate.
4. Complete the Acknowledgment form (included in the online screening form)—affirming that you have read the SEP booklet and agree to abide by those instructions and guidelines.
5. Complete the Social Media Policy form (included in the online screening form)—affirming that you have read the booklet and agree to abide by those instructions and guidelines (applicable to all employees, clergy, volunteers, etc.).
6. Submit a Background check—this will be conducted and documented by Diocesan approved vendor—currently Accutrak from the information you provided on the screening form.
7. Have your picture taken for the badge at the initial training session or by appointment.