(a) Training hour requirements. DHS shelter staff receive annual training to promote the development of professional skills. Shelter administrative, social work and Direct Care Specialist (DCS) staff are required to attend 40 training hours annually. Support and clerical staff attend a minimum of 12 training hours annually. Training hour requirements are prorated for part time and temporary staff based upon the average number of annual work hours. Training course content pertains to the role and responsibilities of the position.
(b) Mandatory training. Shelter staff receive the mandatory training described in this subsection.
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(1) All new shelter staff receive an orientation to the shelter program within 30 days of employment. The orientation includes infectious disease control procedures, universal precautions and information regarding hepatitis B in addition to those topics listed in
OAC 340:110-3-137(e)(6).
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(2) All social work and DCS staff receive annual training and are certified in the Department’s behavior management control techniques.
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(3) All DCS staff receive annual training and are certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
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(4) All DCS staff receive annual training and are certified in first aid.
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(5) All DCS staff receive training in the Basic Child Care Course approved by the Oklahoma Children’s Agencies and Residential Enterprises, Incorporated (OKCARE).
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(6) All DCS staff receive training in childhood development, crisis management, and the effects of separation and loss.