I certify that all the information provided by me in this application (or any other accompanying or required documents) is correct, accurate, and complete to the best of knowledge. I understand that the falsification, misrepresentation or omission of any facts in said documents will be cause for denial of employment or immediate termination of employment regardless of the timing or circumstances of discovery.
I hereby authorize any and all schools, past employers, references, courts and any others who have information about me to provide such information to Progressive Directions, Inc. (PDI), and/or any of its representatives, agents or vendors and I release all parties involved from any and all liability for any and all damages that may result from providing such information. I understand that if offered a position with PDI a Tennessee-licensed private investigation company will conduct a criminal background check. I understand that unsatisfactory results from these checks will result in withdrawal of any employment offer or termination of employment if already employed.
I understand that submission of an application does not guarantee employment. I further understand that should an offer of employment be extended by PDI such employment with PDI is at will, for no specified duration and may be terminated by either PDI or myself at any time, with or without cause or notice. I understand none of the documents, polices, procedures, actions, statements of PDI or its representatives used during the employment process is deemed a contract of employment real or implied.
In consideration for employment with PDI, if employed, I agree to conform to the guidelines, regulations, policies and procedures outlined by PDI and Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) at all times and understand that such compliance is a condition of employment. I understand that due to the nature of PDI business, attendance and punctuality are considered essential requirements of every job at PDI and that poor attendance or tardiness will result in disciplinary action.
I understand all employees are required to attend competency-based training and must achieve a completed score of 80% to pass. All information and testing is administered through the Relias Learning System on a computer in a classroom setting. I must be available to attend Mon-Friday 8a-4p. I understand unsatisfactory performance during the training will result in withdrawal of any employment offer or termination of employment if already employed.
I understand that this application is considered current for three months. If I wish to be considered for employment after this period, I must fill out and submit a new application.
I, the undersigned applicant, certify and affirm that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, I [“have” or “have not,” as applicable] had a case of abuse, neglect, mistreatment or exploitation substantiated against me. As a condition of submitting this application and in order to verify this affirmation, I further release and authorize PROGRESSIVE DIRECTIONS, INC., the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Bureau of TennCare to have full and complete access to any and all current or prior personnel or investigative records, from any party, person, business, entity, or agency, whether governmental or non-governmental, as pertains to any allegations against me of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or exploitation and to consider this information as may be deemed appropriate. This authorization extends to providing any applicable information in personnel or investigative reports concerning my employment with this employer to my future employers who may be Providers of DIDD services.
BY SIGNING BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE STATEMENTS.