New Background Check Service
The Anglican Diocese of South Carolina has implemented a new background check service through AssureHire to make the screening process easier, faster, and more convenient for our churches.
With the new system, authorized church users can submit background check requests directly through AssureHire rather than sending forms to the Diocese for processing. In most cases, individuals being screened will no longer need to complete paper forms. Instead, AssureHire will send them an email and, when a mobile number is provided, a text message so they can electronically sign the required authorization and securely enter their own personal information.
If an individual is unable or does not wish to complete the authorization electronically, a paper authorization form is still available here. In those cases, the church will collect the completed form and submit the background check request through AssureHire on the individual’s behalf. Paper forms should no longer be sent to the Diocese for routine processing.
The new process offers several advantages:
- Churches can submit and monitor background check requests directly.
- Individuals can complete the authorization process electronically.
- Churches no longer need to collect or transmit sensitive personal information in most cases.
- Background check costs are lower than under our previous process.
- Several screening options are available depending on the type of background check needed.
Churches will receive access instructions and training materials from the Diocese when they contact us to obtain access to AssureHire. These materials will explain how to submit and manage background checks through the new system.
For access to AssureHire or questions about the new background check process, please contact Eric Smith at esmith@adosc.org.