At ICS, we are committed to making sure that our staff, faculty and outside service providers (ASA, tutoring, music lessons, etc.) have been properly and rigorously screened before working with children. ICS is also committed to ensuring that all outside contracted workers have provided documentation of background checks and screenings.
ICS requires the following screening and criminal background checks from all employees and permanent contractors:
Written application/statement of suitability
Personal interview
Credential check
Reference check
Criminal history background check
Temporary contractors/consultants will sign a child safeguarding and protection form and are bound by their sponsoring organizations.
ISSAAA Coaches, courtesy, temporary and family ID holders will sign a child protection form when they receive their badge.
All employees are required to take online training on child protection as part of the orientation process during which there will also be a review of this handbook. A similar training will be conducted with the local staff in Amharic as well.