MSW School Life
Protecting God's Children
Office For The Protection Of Children And Youth
Mary, Seat of Wisdom School appreciates the generosity of parents and community members in volunteering their time to our school and to our students. The Archdiocese of Chicago requires employees and volunteers to be in full compliance with the steps outlined by the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth. These items must be completed by all school and parish employees and volunteers (age 18 and older) prior to beginning service, as per Archdiocesan policy.
Safe Environment compliance is a condition of employment and volunteer service.
Volunteer Requirements
Complete items #1 thru #3 - ONLINE in your VIRTUS Account.
Complete item #4 - Submit paper form to school office. Do not send to DCFS.
Complete item #5 & #6 - Submit MRT certificate and MRT acknowledgement (CANTS 22) form to school office.
#1. PGC-VIRTUS – ONLINE Protecting God's Children VIRTUS Training (must recertify every 3 years with "Keeping the Promise Alive" training)
#2. CBC – ONLINE Criminal Background Check thru VIRTUS account (recheck every 3 years)
#3. ASB – Yearly ONLINE Code of Conduct
If you are not prompted in your Virtus account to complete this form online, contact Sue Alfano at SALFANO@MSWSCHOOL.ORG.
INSTRUCTIONS - VIRTUS TRAINING AND BACKGROUND CHECK
a. Register online for a VIRTUS account.
b. Complete online Virtus training, an online background check, online ASB (formerly Code of Conduct).
c. Complete one training bulletin each month by logging into your VIRTUS account.
3-YR BACKGROUND CHECK RE-CHECKS - NOTE: Volunteers are required to submit a background re-check every 3 years. You will be prompted when you log into your VIRTUS account.
#4. CANTS 689 – Child Abuse And Neglect Tracking System Form DOWNLOAD
Complete form and return to school office annually. DO NOT SEND DIRECTLY TO DCFS.
#5. MRT – Mandated Reporter Training ONLINE TRAINING
a. Allow 60 minutes to complete the training.
b. Your computer must be connected to a printer and be equipped with audio.
c. Print MRT certificate of completion AND
#6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM and return to the school office.
Return these items to Sue Alfano at the school office:
- CANTS 689 form
- Mandated Reporter Certificate
- MRT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM (CANTS22)
Contact Sue Alfano at SALFANO@MSWSCHOOL.ORG for assistance.
School Employee Requirements
Complete items #1 thru #6
#1. PGC-VIRTUS – Protecting God's Children VIRTUS Training (must recertify every 3 years with "Keeping the Promise Alive" training)
#2. CBC – Online Criminal Background Check thru VIRTUS website
#3. ASB – ONLINE Code of Conduct
If you are not prompted in your Virtus account to complete this form online, contact Sue Alfano at SALFANO@MSWSCHOOL.ORG.
INSTRUCTIONS - VIRTUS TRAINING AND BACKGROUND CHECK
a. Register online for a VIRTUS account.
b. Complete online Virtus training, an online background check, online ASB (formerly Code of Conduct).
c. Complete one training bulletin each month by logging into your VIRTUS account.
3-YR BACKGROUND CHECK RE-CHECKS - NOTE: Volunteers are required to submit a background re-check every 3 years. You will be prompted when you log into your VIRTUS account.
#4. CANTS 689 – Child Abuse And Neglect Tracking System Form DOWNLOAD
Complete form and return to school office annually. DO NOT SEND DIRECTLY TO DCFS.
#5. MRT – Mandated Reporter Training ONLINE TRAINING
a. Allow 60 minutes to complete the training.
b. Your computer must be connected to a printer and be equipped with audio.
c. Print MRT certificate of completion AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM and return to the school office.
#6. FP – Fingerprinting DOWNLOAD
REQUIRED for School employees only
a. You must be fingerprinted AFTER completing the online background check.
b. Fingerprinting must be done through Accurate Biometrics for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Fingerprinting for other purposes will not be accepted.
c. Call the school office for the MSW School Code which must be entered on form.
d. Completed copies of the signed privacy statement, and the fingerprint receipt need to be returned to the school office.
Return all of these items to the school office:
- CANTS 689 form
- Mandated Reporter Certificate
- MRT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM (CANTS22)
- FINGERPRINTING SIGNED PRIVACY STATEMENT
- Fingerprint Receipt from Accurate Biometrics
Contact Sue Alfano at SALFANO@MSWSCHOOL.ORG for assistance.