§ 1322. Child Supervision Staff Orientation and Training.

(a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each child supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to his/her duties, including:

(1) child supervision duties;

(2) scope of decisions he/she shall make;

(3) the identity of his/her supervisor;

(4) the identity of persons who are responsible to him/her;

(5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond his or her responsibility; and

(6) ethical responsibilities.

(b) Prior to assuming responsibility for the supervision of minors, each child supervision staff member shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility specific orientation, including:

(1) individual and group supervision techniques;

(2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and basic rights of minors pursuant to law and the provisions of this chapter;

(3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures;

(4) suicide prevention and response to suicide attempts

(5) policies regarding use of force, mechanical and physical restraints;

(6) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies;

(7) routine security measures;

(8) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to mental health services;

(9) documentation; and

(10) fire/life safety training

(c) Prior to assuming primary responsibility for supervision of minors, each child supervision staff member shall successfully complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section 6035.

(d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer child supervision staff shall successfully complete training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 3-6-97; operative 4-5-97 (Register 97, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 1-11-2001; operative 2-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 2).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 6-23-2003; operative 7-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 26).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 210 and 885, Welfare and Institutions Code; and Assembly Bill 1397, Chapter 12, Statutes of 1996. Reference: 1995-96 Budget Act, Chapter 303, Item Number 5430-001-001, Statutes of 1995; Assembly Bill 904, Chapter 304, Statutes of 1995; and Assembly Bill 1397, Chapter 12, Statutes of 1996.