TRS History
What is the name of the triathlon that used to financially support TRS?
Eppie's Great Race
What is the first thing you should do when guiding someone with a visual impairment?
Do TRS staff get paid for coaching on the Chargers?
only for tournaments
Besides participants and staff, who else is "allowed" to be at TRS programs?
Only necessary parents and care home staff to assist participants who need 1:1 help
Name the non-profit that supports TRS.
Pathways to Recreation, Inc.
What year was TRS started?
1975
"All behavior is _________." ~Liz
communication
How often are timesheets due?
Every two weeks (the week after payday)
If you are driving a County van for a program, when should you physically get in the van to drive?
Once all participants are loaded and you have checked in with other staff
Name the two groups that provide competition opportunities to the Sac County Chargers.
VIP & Special Olympics (of Northern California)
What year were the Sac County Chargers founded?
1983
Why do some people stim?
Stimming is thought to serve a variety of functions, such as calming and expression of feelings. i.e excitement, stress, or even boredom.
What are the three types of paid time off for part time employees?
CTO, sick, and vacation
When helping a group order food that requires waiting in line, when is the best (most efficient) time to order your own food as a staff?
in the middle of your group
Name two Parks Departments that support TRS with facility use?
Carmichael Rec & Parks and Mission Oaks
What was our name before being renamed to TRS?
Adaptive Leisure Services
How do you navigate a wheelchair over uneven terrain such as grass or doorways?
Pulling the wheelchair backward so the bigger wheels are first
On which TRS required form can you find the expectations for behavior at TRS programs?
the Code of Conduct
What are some tips to prevent lost participants on a community outing?
lost cards
make a plan with your group and tell them to "stay put if you cannot find me"
taking headshot pictures before the outing
constantly counting your group
How does Pathways financially support TRS?
participants scholarships, program support via funding requests for things such as button makers, shirts, etc.
What was the first sport the Sac County Chargers participated in?
Track & Field
What is the difference between receptive and expressive language?
Receptive language is the ability to comprehend whereas expressive language is the ability to communicate verbally. Many people have receptive language but lack expressive.
Name the TRS office hours.
Tues & Wed: 9am - 1pm
Thurs & Fri: 9am - 4pm
What are the steps you should take once realizing someone is missing from your group?
Retrace your steps (leaving the rest of your group somewhere to wait if necessary), notify other staff to keep an eye out, check bathrooms or stores that may have caught their eye….
Name one Pathways to Recreation board member.
Debbie, Cathi, Kathy, Amy, Mo, Ramon, Kyle