Two (2) trainings are required for both employees and volunteers, renewable every five (5) years. Youth Protection Awareness –Virtus Protecting God’s Children (available on-line or workshop) Visit: virtusonline.org to take the online course or register for an upcoming workshop. Mandated…
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check visit: https://epatch.state.pa.us PA Child Abuse Clearance visit: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home FBI (fingerprints) appointments can be made online: https://uenroll.identogo.com/ Please refer to the Protection Process page for further details on obtaining clearances.
A FBI clearance check is a requirement for ALL employees regardless if they have lived in PA for 10+ years. A FBI background check is required for all volunteers who have NOT had the status of a resident in PA…
Every five (5) years or 60 months. Employees: Clearances must be obtained every 60 months. Any employee with current clearances issued prior to July 1, 2015, must renew their clearances within 60 months from the date of their oldest clearance…
Yes, if you obtained a clearance for employment or volunteer purposes within the previous 60 months you may use the clearance to serve in a volunteer capacity for any program, activity, or service.
No, all employees must obtain clearances for employment, not volunteering.
No, new clearances are required for all new hires and must be obtained after employment has been offered and accepted. Clearances that have dates prior to signing an acceptance letter will not be accepted. Pending employees cannot start employment until…
No, the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown began a Victim Assistance Program in 1999 and continues to assist victims and survivors of sexual abuse. A Victim Assistance Coordinator offers pastoral care and provides referrals of resources to the victims and survivors of…
For Victim/Survivor information and resources, please call the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Victim/Survivor Assistance Coordinator: Jean Johnstone at (814) 944-9388 or email jjohnstone@dioceseaj.org.
Minor volunteers (non-paid), ages 14-17, do not need clearances, however must be supervised at all times by youth protection cleared and compliant* adults (21+) using a ratio of 2 adults for every 10 minors (under 18). According to diocesan guidelines,…