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Vocational rehabilitation helps individuals become less dependent and more _______________.
Independent
The ultimate goal of vocational training is not confinement but preparing residents for their _______________ to the community.
Re-Entry
They are responsible for cleanliness of cells, mess hall, and visitation areas, plus inventory of cleaning materials. _________________________
Housekeeping Deparment
This team assigns room assignments and “big brother/sister” for newly admitted residents. _________________________
Expediting Team
Which department posts announcements on bulletin boards and maintains the residents’ profile and tag board list?
Business Office Department / BOD
Enumerate at least five (5) examples of house services and work assignments performed by residents in the TC.
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Kitchen service
- Minor repair
- Serving as apprentices
- Running all departments
- Conducting meetings
- Peer encounter groups
Enumerate the six (6) departments/units within the Therapeutic Community as specified in the BJMP TCMP Manual.
1. Business Office Department (BOD)
2. Expediting Team
3. Kitchen Department
4. Maintenance and Landscaping Department
5. Housekeeping Department
6. Laundry Department
The Assistant Director reports directly to this person. _________________________
Director
Enumerate the Functions of the Assistant Director
1. Takes over the Director’s responsibilities in their absence
2. Reports directly to the Director and assists in the conduct of the Director's responsibilities
This board sanctions a resident who has committed an infraction before they are removed from their position.
Disciplinary Board
When filling a vacated position, selection and interview must always be supervised by
Staff
Three Types of Job Changes
1. Job Rotation
2. With Infraction / Offense Committed
3. Vacated Positions upon Release
Who may conduct the interview and selection for vacated positions? (4 persons)
1. Director
2. IWDO
3. Chief Escort
4. Custodial
10. In job rotation, after evaluation by staff, the new assignments are announced by the Director or the ______
Inmates Welfare and Development Officer
Enumerates atleast 3 function of Kitchen Department
Prepares and cooks food for daily consumption
• Maintains quality of food and dietary requirements of every menu.
• Preserves a sanitary working environment and maintains kitchen equipment properly.
* Manages quantity of food servings to minimize wastage.
• Prepares menu for special requirements and occasions. Serves meals on time.
• Ensures proper storage of food items to avoid spoilage and contamination.
• Conducts regular health screening of kitchen workers.
• Maintains proper washing of dishes and kitchen utensils and proper disposal of waste materials.
Enumerate the function of Laundry Department
Assigns and schedules laundry time for every dorm.
• Designates and maintains hanging area for washed clothing.
• Collects the dried washed clothing and distributes to the respective dorms.
Who makes the final decision on what sanctions or learning experiences will be given to erring residents?
Director/Warden
This staff member facilitates groups, monitors department activities, and is present during behavior-shaping tool sessions.
Counselor
This position is usually occupied by the Assistant Warden and takes over the Director’s duties in their absence.
Assistant Warden/Assistant Director
Three Key Staff Positions
1. Director
2 Assistant Director
3. Counselor
This TC activity is done 1–2 hours once a month, with 20–30 residents and a facilitator, to practice reasoning and logical argumentation.
Debate
In a debate, this group speaks first and presents their positive stand on the issue. _______________
Pro Group
This component of the Therapeutic Community focuses on building skills starting from actual job duties within the community.
Vocational and Survival Components
Give three (3) responsibilities of the Expediting Team.
- Oversees day-to-day affairs of different departments
- Reports incidents and overall attitude of the community
- Manages attendance of residents in groups and activities
- Assigns room assignments and "big brother/sister" to new residents
- Coordinates with staff on announcements, medications, and court hearings
Give three (3) main functions of the Business Office Department (BOD).
- Welcomes new members and orients them on policies, rules, and TC philosophy
- Facilitates younger members' groups and serves as a role model
- Prepares programs for special events and disseminates written communications
- Maintains bulletin board, residents' profiles, and tag board list
- Prepares sound system for activities