Miscellaneous
The proper daily uniform consists of:
What is a PowerCorps shirt, work pants, and boots.
What happens when a participant fails to wear the uniform?
The participant will be sent home to change and receive an infraction for unexcused lateness.
What happens if you arrive after 10am?
The participant will be marked absent and not paid for the day as well as receiving a level 2 infraction. Although, these hours can still be used towards AmeriCorps.
What type of absence is a level 3 infraction?
No call no show (absence without prior communication)
What type of absence is a level 4 infraction?
Failure to report to the site three consecutive days without proper communication or documentation.
What is the standard PowerCorps PPE?
Hard helmet, eye protection, gloves, boots, ear plugs
How early must you communicate to you crew leader to receive an excused late?
30 minutes prior to scheduled service.
What is Insubordination? Provide some examples.
Not completing required service duties as directed by the crew leader or program staff (ex. willful failure to follow instructions and safety rules, not assisting crew members with service assignments when needed, not participating actively at the site or in workshops).
True or False: If a participant shows up to work or returns from a break smelling like marijuana it is a level 3 infraction.
True
Provide 4 examples of a level 4 infraction.
1. Engaging in sexual, racial, or ethnic harassment
2. Deliberate injury to another person
3. Purchase, sale, possession, or use of drugs or alcohol during work hours or while in uniform
4. Theft
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is the corrective action for the first offense of a level 1 infraction?
Documented verbal warning.
What type of absence is a level 2 infraction?
List some "Prohibited Activities" during work hours or while wearing a AmeriCorps uniform.
Engaging in political activities, conducting a religious service, census activities, election or polling activities, providing abortion services, etc.
What is the corrective action for the first offense of a level 4 infraction?
A meeting with staff to determine pay deduction, suspension, and/or dismissal from the program.
How far in advance must a participant request leave?
48 hours
What is the corrective action for the second offense of a level one infraction?
Documented written warning.
What is the corrective action for the second offense of a level 2 infraction?
Documented written warning, $50 pay deduction, and recommendation to be placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
What is the corrective action for the first offense of a level 3 infraction?
Document written warning, pay deduction of $75, and the development of a PIP.
Which staff members can give out an infraction?
ALL STAFF (even Josie)
How many days of leave can a participant take during Pre-Service Orientation (PSO)?
zero
What is the corrective action for the third offense of a level one infraction?
Documented written warning and a $25 pay deduction.
What is the corrective action if a participant breaks the stipulations of their PIP?
One week suspension without pay.
What is the corrective action for the second offense of a level 3 infraction?
Development of a PIP, increased pay deduction, and possible dismissal from the program.
True or False: Bullying is a level four infraction.
True