Transportation/Van Rules
What don't we do to the van windows?
Put them down, bang on them, and throw things out of them
Group members will be drug and alcohol free during program hours. If a group member is determined to be under the influence of any substance, ...?
their caregiver will be contacted immediately. And ambulance will be contacted.
What is level 2? How do you get back to a 1?
Youth on level 2 are:
Attending program most days
Following most program conditions
Participating in some but not all areas of the day or not fully participating
Working on some treatment plan goals
Not achieving their daily goal
Youth can move to level 1 by:
Attending program consistently
Knowing and following all program rules/conditions
Actively and independently participating in all parts of program
If youth have excessive absences, what happens?
Youth and family must have a meeting and put on an attendance contract.
Who's the newest team member at YPC?
Ms. Jackie
Youth will receive ___ ____________ if they do not follow these rules. After ___ ____________, youth is suspended off the van for two (2) days, and a meeting with the parent/guardian is required to reinstate transportation privileges. The van privileges may be revoked if, in the opinion of the YPC staff, the client’s behavior is felt to be significantly detrimental to the operation of the van or client’s safety.
Two Warnings
What is the first thing you do when you get here at YPC?
Group members will sign in each day upon arrival and sign out prior to leaving.
What is level 4?
Level 4 is reserved for severe and unsafe behavior including any aggressive, assaultive or verbally abusive statements, threats, etc. Level 4 may result in a program suspension, and a family session will be required in order for youth to return to program.
Excused absences must be reported to program staff via...
Van phone by 12pm
Who's been at YPC the longest?
Ms. Sarah
Eating and drinking are not permitted in Acenda agency vehicles.
True/False
True or False
Group members are expected to ________ ________ in all parts of the day.
Actively Participate
Describe level 1 and its privileges.
Youth on level 1 are:
Attending program regularly
Following all program rules/conditions
Actively and independently participating in group therapy and activities
Working actively on personal treatment plan goals
Being respectful to others
Displaying good social skills
Achieving daily goals
Privileges are:
Opportunity to be a group leader
Eligible for Peer of the Month
Eligible to be a “buddy” for new members
First in levels and wrap-up
Able to “purchase” items from Partial Palace
**If all group members are on a Level 1 four times in the same month, they will have the opportunity to for a special snack/treat**
What is an excused absence?
Excused absences are those that are unavoidable or cannot take place outside of program time, such as illness, medical appointments, required or significant school functions, legal proceedings, or family emergencies.
Who's the Intern?
Ms. Marissa
Acenda agency vehicles will only stop at...
previously approved pick up and drop off points. Any requests for alternative arrangements must be made in writing by the youth’s caregiver and be approved by the Program Director or designated staff.
Group members will refrain from contact with other group members outside of program and are not permitted to share phone numbers, social media contacts, screen names, etc., while actively participating in program.
True/False. Explain your answer
True. We don't want other peers to feel left out during groups at YPC, and if something has happened unsafely to a peer, we want them to feel comfortable to share with staff at YPC
What numbers have deals and explain them.
Projective length of stay at YPC?
6-9 months
Who cooks dinner?
Ms. Muneerah
Passengers may use electronic devices while in the agency vehicle as long as these rules for electronics are followed:
All alerts/ringtones are silenced or set to vibrate in order not to distract the driver or staff;
Passengers do not share screens or personal information (phone number, social media accounts, pictures, etc).
Sound of any music, videos, etc is muted or the passenger uses headphones.
Youth are NOT permitted to take any photos, videos, or recordings of any kind
Passengers may not participate in voice or video calls
What is our rule on confidentiality?
Staff is unable to speak to peers outside of program FIRST, if peer wants to approach staff when seen outside of the workplace they can do so.
If two peers go to the same school do not discuss YPC.
What is said at YPC stays in YPC!
Describe level 3. Include difficulties, privileges and consequences.
This person is having difficulties with:
Attendance
Following program rules/conditions
Participating
Working on personal treatment goals
Respecting others
Being safe
Being honest
Displaying appropriate boundaries
Privileges/Consequences
Will go third in levels and wrap up
May not participate in community time
May not go to Partial Palace
Youth may not graduate while on a level 3
Failure to attend program will result in
Attendance contract
Who's office is colored coordinated?
Ms. Janell