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For non-urgent matters, you should email your Program Supervisor and allow up to this many hours for a response.
What is 48 hours?
True or False: You can clock out at any area especially with your phone.
What is False? (You must clock-in at your designated location and with any DFEO device/your iPads).
The quick, 3-second hand game recommended by Playworks to resolve simple student disputes on the playground.
What is Roshambo (Rock-Paper-Scissors)?
True or False: You can wear ripped jeans or leggings, animated t-shirts at work.
What is False? (All clothes must be neat, clean, not frayed, in good repair, and be an appropriate size. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Clothes shall conceal undergarments at all times. DFEO logo wear/uniform must be worn and visible while on duty at school sites at all time)
Before students transition to an activity or leave a classroom, Group Leaders must always perform this check to track attendance.
What is a Headcount / Roster Check?
The primary software system used by all staff for clocking in/out, viewing paystubs, and completing HR onboarding documents.
What is Paycom?
True or False: If you realize you forgot to clock-in or out for a shift, you don't have to notify your supervisor since they will get the notification anyways.
What is False? (Even though I do receive the notification, you must notify me immediately)
The acronym ABC in behavioral interventions stands for these three core components.
What are Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence?
DFEO strictly prohibits this type of unwanted behavior, retaliation, or discrimination based on protected characteristics.
What is Harassment / Discrimination?
All staff must complete annual state-mandated training on these two critical topics prior to working with students.
What are Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment Prevention?
Group Leaders are strictly prohibited from posting photos or videos of DFEO students on their personal social media accounts due to this policy.
What is the Student Privacy / Media Rights Policy?
True or False: Taking an unapproved extended break or clocking in for another employee is considered a violation of this core policy.
What is True?
As an after-school staff member in California, you hold this legal designation requiring you to report any suspected child abuse or neglect.
What is a Mandated Reporter?
The policy that protects employees who report illegal, unethical, or unsafe practices within the organization from retaliation.
What is the Whistleblower Policy?
In case of an emergency evacuation on site, Group Leaders are responsible for bringing these two essential items with them.
What are the Roster / Sign-in Sheets and First Aid Kit?
True or False: Group Leaders are permitted to exchange personal social media handles or personal phone numbers with students.
What is False? (Strict boundary policy)
If you are unexpectedly running late, you must notify your supervisor at least this far in advance before your shift starts.
What is at least 1 hour before shift start?
True or False: Attention-getters, clear boundaries, and structured transitions are primary strategies used for maintaining control throughout the program.
What is True?
To maintain professional boundaries, staff should always follow this rule regarding student physical contact.
What is appropriate/side-hugs only (or high-fives / zero inappropriate physical contact)?
What document or schedule details the daily breakdown of rotations, academic enrichment, SEL, and physical fitness?
What is the Program Schedule / Calendar?
The general timeframe required to notify your Program Supervisor/HR in advance when requesting non-emergency unpaid time off or personal leave.
What is 2 weeks (or as specified by program guidelines)?
California Paid Sick Leave (PSL) begins accruing upon hire and can be used after how many days of employment?
What is 90 days?
Environmental factors or triggers that occur right before a student’s behavior manifest are referred to as these.
What are External Antecedents?
If a Group Leader faces an internal or external workplace conflict/grievance, this is the first step in the official complaint process.
What is notifying your direct Site Coordinator / Program Supervisor or HR?
Before leaving the site at the end of the day, Group Leaders must complete this required list of closing duties.
What is the End-of-Day Task