Question 1

What is the SKJ quality register?

Accepted Answer

The SKJ (Stichting Kwaliteitsregister Jeugd) is the professional register for youth care professionals. Registration is legally required for professionals working with young people under the Youth Act. The register ensures that professionals meet quality requirements and continue to develop professionally.

Question 2

For which professions is SKJ registration required?

Accepted Answer

SKJ registration is required for youth and family professionals working at certified institutions for youth protection and juvenile rehabilitation, and for professionals providing youth assistance under the Youth Act. This includes youth care workers, behavioral scientists and family guardians.

Question 3

What is the difference between SKJ and BIG registration?

Accepted Answer

The BIG register is for professionals in individual healthcare (such as doctors and nurses), while the SKJ register is specifically for youth care professionals. Some professionals may appear in both registers, for example a healthcare psychologist who also works in youth care.

Question 4

What registration types does the SKJ have?

Accepted Answer

The SKJ has various registration types: Youth and family professional, SKJ Psychologist, SKJ Remedial educationalist, and various specializations. Each registration type has its own education and experience requirements. Otentica verifies the exact registration type.

Question 5

How often must an SKJ registration be renewed?

Accepted Answer

SKJ-registered professionals must re-register every 5 years. They must demonstrate that they have gained sufficient work experience and have completed continuing education. Otentica always checks the current registration status.

Question 6

What if a professional is not SKJ registered?

Accepted Answer

If someone is not in the SKJ register, this may mean that the registration has expired, the professional is not subject to registration requirements, or the registration was never applied for. Otentica reports this clearly and indicates the implications.

Question 7

Why is SKJ verification important for employers?

Accepted Answer

Employers in youth care are legally required to only deploy SKJ-registered professionals for registration-required activities. Otentica's SKJ check automates this verification and ensures demonstrable compliance with the Youth Act.

Question 8

Is the SKJ check GDPR compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Otentica's SKJ check is fully GDPR compliant. The verification is performed based on public register data from the SKJ. Personal data is processed encrypted and you determine the retention periods according to your privacy policy.

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