Ready to Roomble
How many layers should be on the beds?
6!
Bonus points for naming all 6 in order.
What rooms have deadbolts that should be locked at all times?
Room 4 and Room 6
What does a youth need to do before entering the kitchen?
Ask for permission before entering.
What is the minute range for the round sheet?
Between 4 and 15 minutes
How many days can we keep food in the refridgerator?
2 days
What kind of footwear are allowed in the bedroom/bathroom
Sandals/Slippers
What is the rule about the cleaning supplies cabinet?
Once morning chores are done, the cleaning supplies needs to be put away in the outside cabinet and locked per CCL.
Bonus Points: What's the code?
Where should the remote be when youth are watching television?
With staff always.
What is the criteria regarding taking a lunch break?
If you are working more than 5 hours, you need to take a lunch break after the 3 hour mark but before 5 hours.
Why do the filing cabinets in the Intake Office and Board Room have to remain locked?
Per confidentiality and HIPAA, client information needs to be kept behind 2 locks (locked door and locked cabinet).
Which type of food and drink is allowed in the residents's rooms?
No food, water only!
Which 2 doors should be shut and locked at all times when not in use?
The pantry and the Intake Office
Name at least 3 items that should never be on the couches?
Pillows, blankets, feet
What is the ratio for staff to clients?
Daytime Hours: 1 staff to 6 youth
GY Hours: 1 staff to 8 youth
When do we utilize the wand?
When residents:
-Come for intake
-Return from an outing
-When there is suspicion of contraband and approval for an extra search is given
Which writing utensils are allowed in the residents' rooms?
Pencils only!
How wide do the residents' doors need to be open and why?
A minimum of 6 inches due to staff needing to be able to see into the room to monitor the youth.
What should be picked up before moving to the next activity?
Everything! We want to clean as we go to make it easier to maintain an organized house.
This means putting the balls away on the sports court before coming inside, putting away the games upstairs before going to bed, putting arts and crafts supplies before going to group, etc.
Who in the shelter should never be left alone?
Youth (outside of their bedroom)
Fieldworkers
Volunteers
Bonus: Why can volunteers not be left alone?
Where are the places that outside food and drinks are allowed in the house?
The patio and the front office.
Outside food and drink need to be finished prior to entering the shelter.
What are three differences between a room check and a room search?
Room Check: done daily, main purpose is checking for cleanliness and compliance with licensing standards, looking at the surface level areas of the room, do not need permission, residents do not need to be present.
Room Search: done as needed, main purpose is to search for some type of contraband, looking through every nook and cranny, need approval from On-Call Supervisor, youth needs to be offered to be present
What is the lock up procedure?
Go to each room/office and make sure that the lights are off, blinds are closed, AC is off and doors are locked. Lock the back gates and front/side doors.
What rooms are assigned to which laundry days?
Monday: Room 1
Tuesday: Room 2
Wednesday: Room 3
Thursday: Room 4
Friday: Room 5
Saturday: Staff Only
Sunday: Room 6
What are the qualifications for Right to Shelter?
(Hint: 6 things)
A youth without parental consent.
The youth must have suspected abuse.
SCAR must be called and taken for investigation.
On-Call Supervisor must approve.
Right to Shelter Form must be completed.
Clinical Director must sign the Right to Shelter Form.
What are 5 rules about the shelter keys?
1. Always on you
2. Don’t leave them on surfaces (desks, dining table, counter, etc)
3. Residents should never have the keys
4. Give them directly to staff when leaving
5. If you bring it home, bring it back