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Protection of Vulnerable Populations

Several of the clinical agencies that Beth-El utilizes require background checks for the protection of vulnerable populations.  Beth-El complies with all policies for this purpose. Students who have a previous conviction for a misdemeanor or felony may not be eligible for placement in clinical assignments  Please see the following policies: 

Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo:

"In accordance with Colorado Department of Human Services policy, the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo requires all prospective employees and students to have a background check.  If the background check reveals information, such as outstanding warrants or pending charges, the pending employee or student must seek clearance through the Institute's Public Safety Office.  If the circumstances are serious, the potential employee or student may be denied admission for employment of clinical practice".

Department of Human Services:

In keeping with public policy, the Department of Human Services is committed to providing the highest professional standards in all programs and services to clients placed in its care; respecting their human rights and dignity; and providing for their safety, security and well being.  Towards this end, every direct care Department of Human Services applicant, employee, both temporary and permanent intern, volunteer and/or contractual employee shall be subject to and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of employment.  For the purposes of this policy, "direct care" positions shall include those positions assigned unsupervised contact with children, people with disabilities and/or the elderly.  

Due to the unavailability of charges and the nature of work associated with many Department of Human Services direct care positions, court-ordered community service candidates may not be deemed eligible to work with children, the disabled, the elderly or any other direct care or sensitive position(s).

The requirements for background investigations shall be consistently applied.  Persons whose background investigation reveals serious offenses against persons, a history or untreated substance abuse, illegal distribution of drugs, or serious traffic offenses may be disqualified from being assigned to clinical experiences, obtaining employment (including transfer, and/or reassignment of specific duties), volunteering or taking an internship for direct care positions with the Department of Human Services.

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