Employee Guidebook
What are the 5 steps of the disciplinary process IN ORDER
1. Coaching for success
2. Verbal Warning
3. Written Counseling
4. Decision Day
5. Termination
What is our timeline for conducting initial assessment, what do we collect from the assessment, and how do we as a department ensure to meet the deadline?
-72 hours
-Basic client information (Age,name,COO) and education history
- Education tracker, training other shifts to facilitate
How often are we required to conduct headcount PER POLICY?
Once an hour
How often are we required to conduct PSA Refreshers per education?
Every 90 days
What is the code for the Epipen?
0951
What is considered excessive tardiness and what can it lead to?
can lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination
When is the reassessment test provided to the youth?
Every 6 weeks thereafter
How often are student council meetings held?
Once a week
How do you report suspicions or allegations of child abuse, PSA incidents, or boundary concerns between staff and clients?
Whistleblower box
Verbally to your immediate supervisor
and by email
What is considered excessive absenteeism?
occurs when an employee has more than one incident of unapproved absence within a three-month period OR a pattern of taking unplanned leave.
What is procedure for when you receive a media inquiry or request?
Do not respond to any media requests, and immediately report to your supervisor
Also acceptable -
Act normal, say nothing, protect your badge, direct to website for information.
What is the instructional ratio for educators?
1:25-30
How often are clinical sessions held?
twice weekly
How many hours does a department have to let a youth know that a grievance is being reviewed?
A department has 48 hours to get an update regarding the request, and 5 days to provide the resolution. 72 hours to appeal
Who is responsible for selecting the music for events held?
Recreational Coordinator
If you are arrested or receive any form of adjudication you should notify your director when?
on your next working shift OR within 3 days of the arrest, whichever is sooner
Per ORR Policy how many hours
of education instruction per day .....
of vocational instruction per week....
of physical education per day......
6 hours of educational instruction per day
6 hours of vocational instruction per week
1 hour of physical education per day
- Determined to be a run risk
-Child has not completed all initial assessments
-Children whose identity has not yet been verified
-Children with behavior in the last 48 hours (education)
What are the 3 ways youth can report PSA concern?
Verbally to staff they trust
direct phone lines
grievance box
How often does SD conduct headcount for BEST practice, indoor and outdoor?
Indoor - every 30 minutes
Outdoor - every 15 minutes
Personal phone use within SWK work hours is permitted only when..
-required to conduct necessary personal business that cannot be addressed after-hours
-in case of emergencies
-supervisor is notified of phone use during work hours
How many square feet per student is required within the classroom?
20 to 25 square feet per student
How many seconds can staff take to establish headcount from inside the room?
5 to 15 seconds
Quid Pro Quo harassment is a form of sexual harassment when there is a request or demand of sexual favors in exchange for employment benefits or threatening retaliation if the favors are not given. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE,
Quid Pro Quo harassment is indeed a form of sexual harassment where an individual is subjected to unwelcome advances or demands for sexual favors in return for employment benefits. This can involve explicit requests or even threats of retaliation if the person does not comply. It is important to recognize and address such behavior to ensure a safe and respectful work environment.
Where do you find Staff Injury forms?
Break Room