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TO ALL PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES

The following are Conditions of Employment at Luzerne County Head Start ("LCHS")

I. Pre-Employment Physical Examination
DUE PRIOR TO HIRE. A Pre-Employment Physical Examination and TB Mantoux (PPD) Test must be completed upon consideration for employment and prior to the employee's first day of hire. Appointments are scheduled with an agency provider upon consideration for hire. There is no cost to the applicant for this initial pre-placement exam. Failure to submit to the pre-placement examination will result in the withdrawal of further consideration for employment.

II. ACT 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
DUE PRIOR TO HIRE. As a requirement of employment at LCHS, all employees must provide an original, unaltered "PA State Police Request for Criminal History Check" Certification Form. If an applicant does not already possess a current certification (within 1 year), immediate access is available on-line. The applicant is instructed to compete the criminal record check at "epatch.state.pa.us". A $10.00 fee is required; this cost is strictly at the expense of the applicant/employee. Once complete, the certificate can be printed out and presented to LCHS/Human Resources. Failure to complete and submit the form will result in the withdrawal of further consideration of employment.

III. ACT 33 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. The Child Protective Services Law requires that the child abuse history of an applicant to child care programs be verified within 30 days from the date of hire. As a requirement of employment at LCHS, all employees must provide an original, unaltered "PA Child Abuse History Clearance" certification form (current, within 1 year). A $10.00 fee (payable by money order only) is required; this cost is strictly at the expense of the applicant/employee. The applicant is instructed to complete the form provided and bring a $10.00 money order payment with them on the first day during the New Employee Orientation. LCHS will forward the complete application form to the appropriate offices for processing. Failure to complete and submit the form may result in either the withdrawal of our job offer and/or the termination of employment with LCHS.

IV. FBI Criminal Record Check - Fingerprint-Based Clearances
DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. Effective July 1, 2008, per ACT 72 of 2007 amending the Child Protective Services Law, all LCHS employees are required to complete a fingerprint-based federal criminal record check through the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) via registration with the Department of Public Welfare. A $36.00 fee payable on-line is required at the time of registration and is at the employee's cost. [Exception-LCHS will pay/reimburse the fee for employees hired as a "Classroom Substitute", only.]. Failure to submit current/valid fingerprinting results (current within 1 year), via the Department of Public Welfare, may result in either the withdrawal of our job offer and/or the termination of employment with LCHS.

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Recruitment Policy

The following information is the policy of Luzerne County Head Start, Inc., regarding recruitment and vacant positions within the agency. All policies are intended for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

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Staff Recruitment

LCHS attempts to employ people who are the best qualified. Employment will be on the basis of proven competence or potential ability as indicated by scholastic and/or vocational training, personal attitude, and prior work experience in accordance with the qualifications and essential job functions listed on the job description. The employment of all persons is contingent upon the approval of the Board of Directors and Policy Council.

In order to be considered for a posted position, an applicant must:

h Meet the minimum qualifications for the posted job.

Note: A High School Diploma or G.E.D. is a minimum requirement by all applicants to be considered for employment at LCHS.

h Be able to perform the essential functions of the posted job with or without reasonable accommodation.

h Submit a written application on the agency designated form to be completed at the time of specific opening and prior to the designated closing date. Applicants are also required to submit verification/documentation of minimum qualifications. Completed job applications and verification of qualifications must be returned to the Human Resources Manager at 23 Beekman Street, P.O. Box 540, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0540.

Job Posting

LCHS, has established an official policy of internally posting all job vacancies to notify employees and Head Start parents of the vacancies so that qualified persons with an interest in the posted position(s) may apply: Job postings will include the job title, minimum eligibility requirements, essential job functions, duties and responsibilities, immediate supervisor, salary range and closing date for applications. The job posting will be posted in all agency locations for an appropriate time frame or sent to staff members, i.e., during the Summer months when centers are closed. The announcements and the position description will also be posted on center bulletin boards for volunteers and parents to review. Whenever possible the agency will post openings for a period of at least five (5) working days before the closing date.

LCHS, reserves the right to externally advertise posted positions in order to seek applicants from outside the agency simultaneously with the internal posting, regardless of whether applications from employees have been received in response to the posting. This posting program is designed to ensure that current employees have the first opportunity to apply for positions that are subject to the posting requirement. It does not create an obligation on the part of the agency to fill any position with a current employee unless the current employee is the best-qualified applicant for the job.

The agency actively recruits current and former Head Start parents on an on-going basis and Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.

For position vacancies occurring in the two (2) week period before the start date of the school year, the agency reserves the right to advertise externally only, if necessary. This will allow the Specialist and Administrative staff to fill position(s) in a more timely manner during this critical time.

Vacancies will also be posted on the agency=s electronic bulletin board/Internet, which can be accessed as follows: http://www.lchs.hsweb.org.

It is the employee=s and/or Head Start parent=s responsibility to check agency bulletin boards and to fully complete and timely return an application for any job that they want to be considered. Neither LCHS, nor any of its supervisors have any obligation to notify employees when jobs for which they might qualify are posted on the board.

LCHS reserves the right to accept applications/resumes submitted for position vacancies once a job posting is made either internally or through newspaper advertisement. Additionally, unsolicited applications and/or resumes will be accepted by the agency. Applications from prospective employees will be retained as required by law, up to one (1) year.

Promotional Opportunities

It is the belief of LCHS that promoting employees from within benefits both the agency and its employees. Transfers can be made if the move is in the best interest of the agency, with approval from the Executive Director. Employees will be given consideration for work performance, years of service/seniority, ability, efficiency, conduct and attendance record. Should more than person apply for a position, an interview process may be necessary to further determine a result in hiring.

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TO ALL PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES
The following are Conditions of Employment at Luzerne County Head Start ("LCHS")

I. Pre-Employment Physical Examination DUE PRIOR TO HIRE. A Pre-Employment Physical Examination and TB Mantoux (PPD) Test must be completed upon consideration for employment and prior to the employee's first day of hire. Appointments are scheduled with an agency provider upon consideration for hire. There is no cost to the applicant for this initial pre-placement exam. Failure to submit to the pre-placement examination will result in the withdrawal of further consideration for employment.

II. ACT 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check DUE PRIOR TO HIRE. As a requirement of employment at LCHS, all employees must provide an original, unaltered "PA State Police Request for Criminal History Check" Certification Form. If an applicant does not already possess a current certification (within 1 year), immediate access is available on-line. The applicant is instructed to compete the criminal record check at "epatch.state.pa.us". A $10.00 fee is required; this cost is strictly at the expense of the applicant/employee. Once complete, the certificate can be printed out and presented to LCHS/Human Resources. Failure to complete and submit the form will result in the withdrawal of further consideration of employment.

III. ACT 33 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. The Child Protective Services Law requires that the child abuse history of an applicant to child care programs be verified within 30 days from the date of hire. As a requirement of employment at LCHS, all employees must provide an original, unaltered "PA Child Abuse History Clearance" certification form (current, within 1 year). A $10.00 fee (payable by money order only) is required; this cost is strictly at the expense of the applicant/employee. The applicant is instructed to complete the form provided and bring a $10.00 money order payment with them on the first day during the New Employee Orientation. LCHS will forward the complete application form to the appropriate offices for processing. Failure to complete and submit the form may result in either the withdrawal of our job offer and/or the termination of employment with LCHS.

IV. FBI Criminal Record Check - Fingerprint-Based Clearances DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. Effective July 1, 2008, per ACT 72 of 2007 amending the Child Protective Services Law, all LCHS employees are required to complete a fingerprint-based federal criminal record check through the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) via registration with the Department of Public Welfare. A $36.00 fee payable on-line is required at the time of registration and is at the employee's cost. [Exception-LCHS will pay/reimburse the fee for employees hired as a "Classroom Substitute", only.]. Failure to submit current/valid fingerprinting results (current within 1 year), via the Department of Public Welfare, may result in either the withdrawal of our job offer and/or the termination of employment with LCHS.