Employee Handbook
Where could you find the Employee Handbook and Supplement?
Employee Handbook: ADP-> Resources-> Company Policies-> EHB
Supplement: ADP-> Myself-> My Documents
Conduct themselves honestly, ethically, safely, and within legal boundaries at all times.
If a parent requests a copy of their child's file, what should you do?
Refer the request to the appropriate program staff and follow CDI Head Start policies and procedures for releasing child records.
How often should you update your PDP goal?
Every time you achieve your previous goal. (Ex. CPR, Child Plus training, TSG, learning how to sign documents in ADP, Food Handler, I want to finish my BA)
How often should you log in to ADP to review and acknowledge new documents or tasks?
Regularly, at least once each week, to review, sign, and complete any pending tasks or documents.
What information is included in the EHB Supplement?
State-specific policies, procedures, and requirements.
Why is professional conduct important at CDI Head Start?
It reflects positively on the program and helps provide a welcoming environment for children and families.
Who has access to children's files?
Only authorized staff with a legitimate business need, in accordance with CDI Head Start policies and applicable laws.
When should a Professional Development Plan (PDP) be established?
During the employee's initial employment.
What is the cell phone policy at work?
Personal use of electronic communication devices by employees should be limited to non-work time, such as scheduled breaks and lunches.
How do you meet the standards of dress and grooming?
Employees must practice reasonable and safe standards of personal hygiene. Employees are expected to dress in clothing, which is neat, clean, professional, and appropriate for the functions of their position. Clothing with excessive rips, tears, or holes, is not appropriate. Any type of revealing clothing is always inappropriate, including but not limited to midriff baring tops, tops with thin “spaghetti” straps, “muscle” shirts and low-slung pants. Staff who do not exhibit safe and reasonable standards of personal hygiene (grooming) or who report for work in inappropriate clothing will be advised of the hygiene concerns or inappropriate nature of the clothing and, at the discretion of their immediate supervisor, may be required to leave the premises until they are appropriately groomed and/or dressed.
How should CDI Head Start employees interact with children and families?
With respect, professionalism, and courtesy.
When may CDI Head Start employees share confidential information about a child, family, program participant, or staff member?
Only when the information is necessary for another employee to perform their job duties and on a "need-to-know" basis.
Who works together to develop the Professional Development Plan?
The employee and the immediate supervisor.
Who is responsible for clocking in and clocking out for work hours?
Each employee is responsible for recording their own work hours.
If an employee will be absent due to an unforeseen illness or emergency, when should they notify their immediate supervisor?
As soon as possible, and no later than one hour before the scheduled shift.
What is the minimum expectation regarding employee conduct at CDI Head Start?
Employees must comply with CDI Head Start policies, rules, and expectations for acceptable conduct. Represent both the local program and CDI Head Start.
Why is access to personnel files limited?
To protect confidential information and ensure only authorized individuals access the files.
What may be included in a Professional Development Plan?
Areas in need of improvement, training goals, and professional growth objectives.
What should an employee do if their address, phone number, or emergency contact information changes?
Notify the appropriate department and update their employee records as soon as possible.
Why is it important for employees to become familiar with the CDI Head Start Employee Handbook & Supplement?
To understand the organization's policies, procedures, and employment expectations.
Mention 3 strictly prohibited conduct?
Corporal punishment, Sexually abusive behavior, Emotionally harmful or abusive behavior, neglectful behavior
Why is it important to protect confidential information about children, families, and employees?
To protect privacy, maintain trust, comply with legal requirements, and safeguard sensitive information.
What is the primary purpose of a Professional Development Plan?
To increase job skills and knowledge, support career growth, and promote successful continued employment.
What to do when a child or staff member gets injured?
1. First Aid-If that is sufficinet return to classroom and complete an incident report.
2. If FA is not sufficent, contact 911, then call emergency contacts.
3. Immediately notify PD. They will complete a SMART! report.
Child
4. Guardian will be provided with a "Parent or Legal Guardian Letter" and "Medical Provider Letter".
5. A medical claim form for child will be completed and HR will submit to insurance carrier and Benefits.
Employee
4. Immediately contact HR so that a First Report of Injury form can be completed and submitted within 24 hours of the incident to insurance carrier and Benefits, even if they do not choose to seek medical attention.