Section 29. Personnel Management
Effective August 31, 2021
(a) The program shall develop and adhere to a written personnel policies and procedures manual, which shall contain at a minimum:
(1) employment procedures;
(2) program rules for professional conduct;
(3) a requirement that staff members adhere to the Code of Judicial Conduct and to a code of professional ethics that is recognized by the Indiana Office of Court Services; and
(4) wages and benefits.
(b) The program shall have a system to verify credentials and qualifications of staff, volunteers, and consultants.
(c) The program shall keep personnel and other records, which contain information necessary to carry out the personnel management function, including but not limited to:
(1) application or resume;
(2) verification of qualifications, licensure, and credentials, when applicable;
(3) documentation of program orientation for newly hired staff or volunteers;
(4) position changes;
(5) documentation of in-service and continuing education activities;
(6) documentation of commitment to adhere to ethics requirements; and
(7) a job description, which shall include, at a minimum:
(A) job title;
(B) qualifications;
(C) credentials, if applicable;
(D) duties and responsibilities; and
(E) reporting and supervisory responsibilities.