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Adult Clearances - New

Please Note: The Process Has Changed:

Step 1: Register and complete the Online Youth Protection Program Course at http://youthprotection.dioceseaj.org (This will take about an hour)

Step 2: Print and complete the Online Youth Protection Program Forms: These are attached to the bottom of this page and are also available at

http://youthprotection.dioceseaj.org/about/faq/

Coversheet for Volunteers/Employees
Employee/Volunteer Application
Code of Conduct
Ministry Reference Form

Step 3. Obtain Clearances: Due to the New State Law, Three clearances are required for all youth group volunteers. If you volunteer at a school, sports team, etc. you may have already done these. If you have already done these clearances elsewhere within the last year, simply make a photocopy of all 3 --These clearances are good for 3 years. The first two are easy!

A. State Police Clearances: Visit https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp Put in your applicable information. There is a $10 fee

(After July 25, there is no fee for volunteers)

B. ChildLine Clearances: Visit https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home - Create an account and input your information. If (God Forbid) you should ever need to file a report, you would use this same login/password. There is a $10 fee. (after July 25, there is no fee for volunteers)

Step 4: Obtain FBI Clearances -

A. If you have lived within the State of Pennsylvania for the last 10 years - Complete The "FBI-Release" at the bottom of the Page
B. If you have lived OUTSIDE of PA for any period of time (including college) in the last 10 years, you MUST do an FBI Clearance:

visit http://www.upj.pitt.edu/en/about-us/background-check-service/ and there are clear instructions.
From the "Cogent" page, you need to use the "Department of Human Services" Link.
Under Agency - St. Benedict Catholic Church, 2310 Bedford Street, Johnstown, PA 15904
Under "Reason Fingerprinted" - put "Employment with a significant likelyhood of regular contact with children."
There will be a Fee of $27.50
In about 2 weeks, you will receive the results, drop off a photocopy at the office in an envelope marked "Youth Group"

Step 5: Drop off Paperwork - Drop off all the above Paperwork to St. Benedict Office. We'll copy and mail it for you. Put it all in an envelope with your name, marked "Youth Group" A complete file should include