The Justice Center conducts pre-employment checks on those seeking paid or volunteer positions with providers under Justice Center jurisdiction. If hired, these applicants would have regular, substantial, face-to-face contact with people who receive services in New York State. The pre-employment check process has two components: a check of the Justice Center's Staff Exclusion List and a Criminal Background Check. Running these checks helps keep both individuals with special needs and the workforce safe from people who may cause them harm.
Chart explaining which entities must request a SEL check.
Guidance for providers on legal requirements to run pre-employment checks.
Guidance for providers requesting a Criminal Background Check.
How to use the Justice Center's Criminal Background Check system.