CYP
Department of Human Service Programs
Which 2 hospitals are utilized for health care emergencies?
The Cambridge Youth Alliance & Mt. Auburn Hospital
What time does your shift begin and end?
How far is Cambridge Rindge and Latin School from the Moore?
about a 20 minute walk (.9 miles)
What is an example of Positive Behavior Support?
-classroom contracts
-incentive plans
-child-specific behavior plan
-positive feedback
Name a CYP Value
Acceptable answers:
-Fostering growth and transformation
-Honoring Youth
-Building community
-Embracing Energy
-Living social justice
-Facilitating Fun
Do you need to complete an injury report if a child is injured off-site? Do you need to tell parents?
Yes x2
What time should you start wrapping up activities and talking to youth about their transportation home?
8:45pm
What is the closest transit line to the Moore?
What is a Positive Behavior Support Technique that involves verbally stating what expectations may be paired with each activity using "first, then" statements
Framing situations
Who is the Moore Youth Center Director?
Tulio Perez
Where do we take youth in case of a fire or fire drill? What do we bring with us?
Hoyt field, bring attendance sheet to do roll call
How do you close the Center?
Make sure all spaces are cleaned up. Follow closure procedures posted in each room.
What is the Moore's address?
12 Gilmore St Cambridge Ma 02139
What is a Positive Behavior Support Technique that involves noticing a potential problematic situation and positioning oneself so that the youth see the staff, feel their presence, thereby providing increase in structure
Proximity
Finish the sentence
Teen Program Purpose is to provide Cambridge teens with a just, joyful, and caring community where they forge _____ relationships, _______ who they are, and develop ______ for ____ and the ______.
Teen Program Purpose is to provide Cambridge teens with a just, joyful, and caring community where they forge healthy relationships, discover who they are, and develop new skills for now and the future.
What information do you give in an emergency?
Name of caller
Nature of emergency
Center's Telephone Number
Center's address
Location in the building
Staff's responsibility is to manage youth behaviors. What happens if the behavior escalates beyond what staff can handle?
Notify supervisor (Cruz)
Which buses pass by the Moore?
The #70 and #64
What are examples of unacceptable general behavior management techniques?
- physical punishment
- verbal abuse
- use of solitary confinement
- withholding of food, water, or medication
What are the 5 CYP standards of care?
- Safe, Welcoming, Clean, Consistent, and Engaging
In an on-site emergency once 911 has been called, who do you call next and what do you tell them?
Parent/guardian and tell them to meet at emergency room and bring child's medical information to emergency room. Must complete injury report.
True or false:
Youth center staff cannot administer medication -- prescription or non=prescription-- without written parental authorization.
True
How many exits does the Moore have?
3
What is an example of a positive behavior technique and how/when would you use it?
framing situations, structuring the enviornment, purposeful ignoring of insignificant behavior, hurdle help, hyperbolic praise, prompting, redirection, or proximity