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Policies & Protocols
100

What is the 3 prong approach 

direct service; training & technical assistance; advocacy 

100

Name 2 items to consider when building rapport

be prepared; listen; check your bias; disclose with caution; be aware of you limitation; use empathy 

100
What is one way to support someone who has experiences trauma? 

space, recalibration; perspective; predictability; attribution; recipocity; support; choice 

100

What is the purpose of the wellness policy? 

To address and respond in a timely manner to client’s emotional and physical safety. 

200

What is the support line number

518-432-4341

200

What are the 4 areas for the assessment process? 

Motivation, Strength, Barriers, Resources they have 

200

Define trauma informed care

Framework that seeks to understand the impact of trauma and actively resists re-traumatization

200

If a client has NOT accessed resources in 9 months, what are the next steps?

The client will need to complete a new client self report form 
300

What is the difference between group counseling and support group 

Support groups are peer led and group counseling is a clinical/therapeutic intervention

300
What are the different areas of the intake?

Support System; Income; Housing; Physical, Mental, Substance Use; TGNC NB Assessment; Survivor Assessment; Transportation

300

What does P.O.C.S stand for? 

Problem, Options, Consequences, Solutions 

300

What is the criteria for a wellness check? 

 Harm to self or others 

Community member expressing concern about another community member 

Missed appointments or groups

400

What does health literacy include?

physical health education; mental health education; sexual health literacy; linkages and referrals; food pantry; LGBT POC specific education 

400

What are the principles of self disclosure

Why am I telling?; Keep it short & brief; Use "I" statements; Consider their values; What is the impact 

400

What are the 7 counties IOOV serves?

Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, Columbia, Greene, Montgomery-Fulton

400

What are the 5 areas of the suicide assessment guide? 

Identify risk factors; identify protective factors; conduct suicide inquiry; determine risk level; & determinine intervention

500

How does IOOV provide advocacy?

local, state, and national level by participating on task forces/coalitions; meeting with legislators; working and leading policy change and development 

500

Name the 4 types of support line calls 

life threatening; ventilation; info & referral; technical assistance 

500

What are the different types of trauma?

traumatic stress, complex trauma, re-traumatization, secondary or vicarious truama; historical truama

500

Who does front desk contact if someone is in need of an intake? 

Based on availability and list provided