Att-en-Dance
What does LDA stand for?
Letter of Disciplinary Action
What is the CHALK field safety code term?
"Its getting late, lets go back to the office"
What does CHALK stand for?
Communities in Harmony Advocating for learning and Kids.
What’s the CHALK Philosophy?
Young people can do anything with the appropriate amount of training and support.
What is the definition of facilitation?
The process of guiding people through a process.
How do you get your attendance wiped clean?
3months or 90 days of perfect attendance.
What is the difference between a partnership and collaboration?
Partnership: working to support each others goal.
Collaboration: working to achieve the Same goal.
What does BACR stand for and who is BACR?
Bay Area Community resources They are the organization that runs chalk. chalk is apart of BACR we are the same organization.
What is the purpose of ALL of CHALK's programs?
To provide information, resources and support to youth and their allies.
When is YouthLineTV Posted? and where can You watch it?
What 2 ways can your achieve and automatic LDA?
No show to a scheduled shift meeting or event.
Not coming to a Mandatory shift, meeting, or event
What are the 3 functions of the Outreach Department?
To Do: Community Organizing and Advocacy (Community Liaisons)
To Provide: Information, Resources, Referrals and Support (at schools, CBO’s and on the streets)
To Inform: communities about CHALK’s programs
Who is DCYF and what does DCYF stand for?
DCYF is the primary funders of CHALK programs.
Department of Children Youth and their Families.
What are CHALK’s 3 Core Values? Which one do you embody most? Explain.
- We utilize our life experiences to positively affect our community.
- We are dedicated: we understand that working for the community is a lifestyle, not a job
- We ensure youth voice, youth influences and youth leadership is integrated in all of the work we do.
Name 2 programs we have collaborations with?
Roadmap To Peace (RTP)
Latino Task Force (LTF)
What are the 5 areas of excusal?
Legal circumstances
Extreme illness
Death of some one close to you
Educational requirement
Extra curricular that impacts your academic success.
What is the “5-Step Back Up Plan” you should use when presenting to a disruptive group of youth?
Point Out Ground Rules
Switch around outline & activities
Ask teacher to step in and assist
Warn participants that you will leave if their behavior continues - Change words to fit the group
Leave
-Always remember to speak to adult in charge to let them know we would like to come back & try with a group of youth again
What is Youthline’s website address? What is the CHALK website address? What is the PYM website address? What is the BACR website address?
You are a “Mandated Reporter”, what does that mean?
A mandated reporter, must by law, report any information or concerns regarding the abuse or neglect of a child under the age of 18. We report to Child Protective Services (CPS).
What does S.M.A.R.T stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Result Oriented, Timely
What is the attendance policy?
If you are late to or have an unexcused absence from a scheduled shift, meeting, or CHALK event 3 times within 30 days, you will be put on a 30-day probation.
If you are late again within this probation period you get an LDA (Letter of Disciplinary Action)
As described in the LDA, you will have a post LDA meeting which will be 30 days after the initial LDA. This meeting will be held in person with your Coordinator. The 30-day period after your first LDA is called an LDA probation.
(please note there are 2 separate probations)
You will also receive a 2nd LDA if you are late or have an unexcused absence from a scheduled shift, meeting or CHALK event within the 30 day of the 1st LDA probation (time between LDA and post LDA meeting)
The LDA probation period for your 2nd LDA is 60 days.
A 3rd LDA would require the employee to be “up for termination”. When “up for termination” the employee’s employment status will be decided by other youth staff, unless there are confidentiality or employer mandate issues.
(If you aren’t terminated and go through this process again your supervisor will decide if you are terminated or not)
What are 10 “Outreach/Field Safety Rules”?
FIELD WORK SAFETY RULES
∙ ALWAYS communicate with your co-workers.
∙ ALL employees/volunteers should carry a valid form of identification.
∙ If you don’t feel safe, you and your co-workers should leave the area immediately.
∙ Do not leave your co-workers. Do not wander off alone.
∙ Know where co-workers are at all times.
∙ Do not bring large amounts of cash with you, but do have a few dollars in your pocket.
∙ Do not wear valuables like jewelry that you are not willing give up in an emergency situation.
∙ Be prepared to give up anything you have to protect you or your co-worker(s).
∙ Do not carry anything on you that may be considered illegal (i.e., drugs, knives, rolling papers).
∙ Do not jeopardize you or your coworker(s) safety by entering a potentially dangerous situation.
∙ At no time should employees/volunteers interfere in someone’s personal life.
∙ Do not make promises you CAN NOT keep.
∙ Do not give false information. If you do not know the answer to someone’s question, be honest and tell them you don’t know. You can then say something like, “I’m not sure I know the answer to your question but I can try to get an answer from you from my supervisor.”
∙ Do not take it personally when people are not or do not act interested.
∙ Do not argue with someone who does not agree with what you are doing or what you say.
∙ Avoid arguments; politely excuse yourself and leave with your co-worker(s).
∙ Do not approach anyone who appears to be high or under the influence.
∙ Stay away from anything illegal.
∙ Be respectful of turf issues.
∙ Wear neutral colors to avoid problems
∙ Observe your surroundings at ALL times.
∙ Observe the best and fastest way to leave the neighborhood/area/event.
∙ Non-employees/non-volunteers should NEVER accompany employees on the field.
∙ Field work is not a time for personal socializing. Do not mix your personal life with your work as an employee/volunteer. ∙ While on the field, try to bring a watch or some instrument for measuring time.
∙ Be aware of how you and your co-workers(s) are feeling.
∙ Do not be critical of your co-workers in public.
∙ Be yourself; don’t try too hard to gain acceptance.
∙ Keep a log of observations.
∙ Keep your supervisor informed of your activities.
∙ Show genuine interest in what you are doing.
∙ If approached, be cordial and explain who you are and what you’re doing.
Describe the CHALK Developmental Assets. What are they and what are some examples?
GAIN SUPPORT
Build positive youth and adult relationships
BE EMPOWERED
Utilize yourself as a resource to others
Provide services to others
SET AND MEET BOUNDARIES & EXPECTATIONS
Surround yourself with positive youth and adult role models
Utilize positive peer influence
Set and meet high expectations for yourself
Build and maintain safe spaces
HAVE A POSITIVE IDENTITY
Gain personal power
Have positive self-esteem
Have a sense of purpose
Gain positive view of your personal future
Maintain a positive street reputation
COMMIT TO LEARNING
Be Motivated
Be productive and engaged at school
MAINTAIN POSITIVE VALUES
Act in the spirit of equality and social justice
Integrity
Honesty
Responsibility
Restraint
Tolerance
USE TIME CONSTRUCTIVELY
Take part in creative activities
Learn about programs and services that benefit you and others
BUILD SOCIAL COMPETENCIES
Planning & Decision Making
Interpersonal Skills
Cultural Competence
Resistance Skills
Peaceful Conflict Resolution
What is CHALK’s Mission Statement?
Communities in Harmony Advocating for Learning and Kids (CHALK), founded in 1996 is a San Francisco project providing a range of youth services with a specific focus on transformative youth development and employment.
Give the names of five different forms of outreach. Describe each one in detail.
Tabling (Having a Table With Resources )
Site Visits (Visiting Schools / Rec’s/ etc.)
Bus Hopping (Getting on Different Buses Giving Them Resources Letting Them Know About Programs / Jobs)
Networking (Connections With The People YOU Know)
Business Outreach (Visiting Different Businesses Explaining CHALK and What We Do)