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As a staff member with CCRES, you will be required to supply various documents at the time of hire and periodically during your ongoing relationship with CCRES. As required by state and federal laws, all applicants working in public or private schools, including independent contractors, must undergo criminal background checks and Tuberculosis (TB) testing, while other items are program-specific. Your contact at CCRES can help determine which are important for you and how to stay up to date.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Clearances must be no more than one year old at the time of onboarding. Tuberculosis (TB) tests must be no more than 3 months old at the time of onboarding.
  • Candidates must request clearances for Employment purposes. Volunteer clearances are not accepted.

1. Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance

Pennsylvania Child Welfare Portal Please apply online HERE.

Once on the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Portal, you will be asked to either log in or (if new) create an account. From the portal dashboard, you can also verify an existing certificate.

2. PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance

EPATCH web site Please apply online HERE using Submit New Record Check.

Note: there is no longer a mail out option for requested on the EPATCH web site, the requester will need to print out the No Record or Record response.

3. ​Federal Criminal History Record Information (FBI) Clearance

  • FBI Clearance Register online HERE.
  • PA Department of Education Service: Use code 1KG6XN  
  • PA Department of Human Services: Use code 1KG738
  • Contact CCRES HR if you have any questions on which FBI service code to use: #484-593-5040 OR hr@ccres.org

4. Tuberculosis (TB)

TB tests can be obtained from your primary physician or urgent care facility. We require tests to be obtained within 3 months of hire. A Chest Xray is also acceptable.  

5. Mandated Reporter Training

Per Act 126, mandated reporters must take a 3 hour training on Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse every five years.

Please use this link reportabusepa.pitt.edu to complete your training and send your certificate to CCRES

6. Education Documentation

  • High school Diploma or Official Transcripts or GED
  • Official transcripts from Graduate Program

The following items MAY be needed depending on your role with CCRES. APPLY to discuss specifics with a CCRES Recruiter, who will gladly explain the items pertinent to you.

7. CPR/First Aid Training

Contact our office at credentials@ccres.org or your CCRES Recruiter for more information or questions.

8. Professional Liability Insurance

  • Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)
  • Mobile Therapist (MT)
  • Mental Health Specialist (MHS)
  • School Psychologists (PDE certification)

9. Current Certificates/Licenses

  • Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)
  • Mobile Therapist (MT)
  • Mental Health Specialist (MHS)
  • School Psychologists
  • Educational Consultants
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

10. Physical Examination

Contact our office at credentials@ccres.org or your CCRES Recruiter for more information or questions.

11. Proof of Healthcare Insurance Coverage

Educational Consultants and Administrators on Assignment are requested to provide a copy of their insurance card.

Employees eligible for benefits may be required to provide proof of medical insurance during the onboarding process.