Staff Files
Background Record Checks need to be run through the EEC database with renewed fingerprints how often.
What is every 3 years?
True or False: Our licensor will only make announced visits.
What is False- licensors will make announced and unannounced visits
True or False: I can babysit a student that I met in program if the parents ask me.
False.
As per our family handbook: "Staff protect themselves and the YMCA by agreeing to not be alone with YMCA youth or program participants outside of YMCA programs of facilities. (i.e baby-sit, take on trips, have them in their homes when others are not present, etc)
To ensure that you’re never alone with a child, all YMCA employees follow the ____ of ____
What is Rule of 3?
Physicals are required to be updated how often.
What is every 2 years?
True or False: Program spaces must maintain a temperature of 50 degrees
False- program spaces must maintain a temperature of at least 65 degrees.
True or False: Rule breaking is not cause for concern and I do not need to report rule breaking to my supervisors.
False. Rule breaking needs to be reported- you will most likely not see an abuser abusing, but you will probably see them rule breaking.
This is the School Age ratio of staff to children and maximum group size according to EEC
What is 1:13 & 26 children?
First Aid and CPR certificates are valid for how many years according to EEC?
What is 1 year?*
Is there a requirement for outside structures? Etc: playground structures
Yes- what is Zones under swings, slides, and climbing structures must be covered the adequate depth of impact absorbing material. (Woodchips = minimum 9 inches under fall zones)
Explain to me what "Grooming" is, according to the Redwoods Child Sexual Abuse Training? (What is the objective and who is usually impacted?)
Grooming's overall objective is to lower a child's inhibitions
Grooming is a long, psychological process that has deep, lasting effects on the child
Grooming usually follows a similar pattern: selection, desensitization, sexual activity
Abusers don't just groom the child, they also groom parents, caretakers, staff, even entire communities
False. Private conversations with a child still need to abide by the rule of 3. Private conversations can still occur within the public eye.
How often must every employee complete Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and BloodBorne Pathogens trainings through Redwoods?
What is every year?
Who is a mandated reporter?
All of us. As a licensed provided of early learning and school's out programs, we are required by Massachusetts State Law to report all incidents of suspected child abuse or neglect to the Department of Children and Families.
What is the definition of Sexual Abuse according to the Redwoods Child Sexual Abuse Training?
"Child sexual abuse is defined as any sexual activity with a minor. Child sexual abuse does not need to be physical, it can be any activity of a sexual nature."
The MetroWest YMCA has a goal ratio- what is that ratio?
What is a 1:10 ratio?
The YMCA Health Care Consultant for all of our licensed program
What is Jeffrey Zaref, MD?
What is the name of our licensor?
Noelle
What is the MetroWest YMCA's social media policy? (Multiple correct answers, only 3 here)
This is not an exhaustive answer. Please see our Employee Handbook for more information.
1. Staff are prohibited from contact with members or participants under the age of 18
2. Use of YMCA photos, logos, or YMCA programs is prohibited
3. Your personal profiles should be PRIVATE so only the people you have invited can access your page.
What is the student to toilet and sink ratio?
For every 20 students, there must be at least 1 toilet and sink