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Rule 5101:2-5-15 | Volunteers, interns and subcontractors.

 

(A) Volunteers, subcontractors or interns whose duties include any of the same general duties as child care staff shall be trained in the mission of the out-of-home care setting to which they are assigned.

(B) An agency is to ensure a volunteer, intern or subcontractor complies with the background check requirements of rule 5101:2-5-09 of the Administrative Code.

(C) Volunteers, subcontractors or interns whose duties include any of the same general duties as child care staff shall:

(1) Receive training pursuant to rule 5101:2-9-03 of the Administrative Code.

(2) Be supervised by agency staff.

(3) Participate in at least monthly face-to-face supervisory conferences.

(D) Volunteers, subcontractors or interns shall be given a specific written job description delineating the functions to be performed.

(E) An agency shall not use volunteers, subcontractors or interns as a replacement for or in lieu of paid staff. Volunteers, subcontractors or interns shall not be counted to meet required staff ratios as required by rule 5101:2-9-02 of the Administrative Code.

(F) An agency which accepts interns shall have a written agreement with each school placing students. This agreement shall, at a minimum, include:

(1) A statement of the student's role and responsibilities.

(2) A description of the minimum qualifications the student must possess.

(3) A statement outlining the respective supervisory and evaluation responsibilities of the agency and the placing school.

Last updated April 3, 2023 at 8:27 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 5103.02, 5103.03
Amplifies: 5103.02, 5103.03
Five Year Review Date: 4/1/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 12/30/1966, 10/1/1986, 7/2/1990 (Emer.), 10/1/1990, 1/1/1991, 10/8/2007, 4/15/2013, 11/15/2021