People Skills (soft skills)
Is it okay to leave your headphones on when someone is trying to talk to you? Why?
No, it’s polite to remove them to show you are listening
Talk loudly in a common work space
Do not
Name 3 Employment Specialists or Job Coaches
Susannah, Jessi, Colette, Gianna, Mitchell, Malika, Jackie, Rodney, etc.
Name three ways to keep the people around you and yourself safe from COVID.
Wash your hands
Wear a mask
Social Distance
Possible- don’t touch your eyes and mouth, don’t go to work/go out in public if you are sick
Is it okay to use your cell phone while you are working?
Typically no. It is usually okay to call your job coach.
Is looking away and not responding when someone asks, “how are you?” a polite response?
No
Ask your coworker why they went to the hospital?
Do not, It's okay to express concern over someone being absent but asking specifics about health can be overstepping boundaries.
What does TDS stand for?
Tailored Day Services
What should you do when there’s an earthquake?
Drop, cover, and hold on (e.g., under your desk). Evacuate if directed to or the building has become unsafe.
Is it okay to wear the same shirt to work 3 times per week?
No, it’s best to not wear the same shirt over and over. Clothes should be laundered often and not be worn back to back
What topics should you avoid talking about in a professional setting?
Politics, religion, personal health, personal relationships, partying
Call in sick because you don't feel like going to work. (You are not sick).
Do Not, it's important to show you are reliable
Who is the director of Supported Employment?
Lori Kotsonas
When should you wash your hands? (name 3)
Before and after a meal
Once you arrive to work before you start
Before and after prepping food
After using the restroom, blowing your nose, or touching your face
When you are sick, should you notify others you’re not able to work for the day?
Yes, call your supervisor and let them know you will not be going to work that day
When someone tells you, “You did a great job on that project”, is it appropriate to respond, “Oh, that project sucked- I only did it because I had to”?
Not appropriate
You make a mistake so you let your supervisor know and ask your job Coach for support to fix it.
Do
Name two Project SEARCH locations (past or present)
County of Alameda, Children’s Hospital, Claremont Club and Spa, Kaiser
Is it okay to run in your workplace if you are late?
No, running can lead to more accidents
What would you do if you accidentally wore a shirt to work and put it on inside out or backwards?
Excuse yourself to the restroom to reverse your shirt forward/turn it right side out
Is it okay to show up 10 minutes late to work? Bonus- Arriving on time to work is what skill?
No, punctuality
Have a side conversation with a coworker while your supervisor is talking to the group
Do Not
When was EBI founded?
1994
What can you do to prevent repetitive stress injuries?
Work on your ergonomics (e.g., adjusting your keyboard position, moving your monitor to be vertically facing your eyes, adjusting your seat height, stand up, move around, and stretch)
Is it okay to wear headphones while listening to music while working?
Depends on your business and its work environment. Yes, with supervisor approval and you should only put a headphone in one ear, so you can still be aware.