Safety & Facilities
In the event of bad weather or a Tornado, what areas can be used to protect the members?
Bonus 100pts for those that can give items needed in this emergency.
Bathrooms on the right side of the building (Art room side)
Closet's wall in the cafe/Gameroom
The Administrative Assistant's (Lancey's) Office
The Marketing & Athletics' office
Bonus: First Aid Kit & Tablet (for attendance/member tracking)
True or False
All members are required to participate in the programs we are provide.
True.
We want to encourage the members to participate. It is our job to find ways to get them into the activities we are doing. Use problem solving to find what that members need to be engaged.(Ex. work with partners, assisting others, etc.)
Fatima, Robert, Evencia & Ana are too busy to help. Please do not call for us.
A. Obviously
B. We serve the kids first.
C. Our work is more important than yours.
D. None of the above
B. We serve the kid.
Evencia is your first point of contact for issues pertaining to members, programs and team relations (depending on the situation and site- Fatima & Robert)
Ana as Member advocate can assist with members who have Big Behaviors.
**We are all not "on the floor" but can help when needed.
True or False.
I must complete the checklists when entering and exiting my shift.
True.
Yes, we have openers and closers, but it is everyone's responsibility to ensure things are ready for the day as well as the next.
It is okay to sit while on the job.
YES! It is okay but be strategic about it.
What do we mean by being strategic about sitting?
What is the use of an incident report?
A. To scare members into submission.
B. For injuries.
C. For continuous negative behaviors.
D. A & C
E. None of the Above
C. For continuous negative behaviors.
An incident report is used to document any non-injury incidents. Some use may include but are not limited to:
Fighting
Cursing
Disruptive Behavior
**This report should not be used to scare the members into acting appropriately, but to allow the team to talk the members through what they are doing wrong and how they can fix it before a report comes to be.
How many kids should be out of the group at a time? Who release's members from the group?
1 member should be out of the room at a time. The group leader should be the only one releasing the members to avoid confusion. They should also use their radio to announce when members are released.
**According to the BGCA 1 or 3 members should be out at any time. This ratio is to avoid any one of one event (bullying/hazing/etc.) outside of supervision.
Where are the requests for Leave (vacation requests) located? How much time in advance should they be given to your supervisor?
The club office of both sites should have a central location for the forms.
They need to be done 2 weeks in advance. With that said it is not guaranteed that it will be approved and is based on the needs of the club. If they are approved you must immediately put it in the club calendar and invite (lancey, robert, fatima, traci, evencia).
A kid needs your assistance and calls you ms/dude/bro/first name. What do you do?
A. They like me, it's cool.
B. Correct the behavior.
C. It's no big deal.
D. Write an incident report.
B. Correct the behavior.
**As small as this may seem this can cause them to lose respect for you and even diminish your authority at the club.
It is okay to step out of the group without saying anything?
NO.
-Please do not leave groups unattended for any period of time.
-If you have someone with you communicate with them that you are leaving. (What are you doing? When will you return?)
**Just because someone can lead a group themselves does not mean they should.
True or False
Is it okay to bring in unknown bags or packages into the building.
False!
If you are unsure what or who the item belongs to you must immediately inform a supervisor or the Safety & Facilities Director (Traci Thomas)
True or False
There are only good cop's and bad cop's.
False. All program team are expected to hold the members accountable for their actions and connecting with the kids.
Come in being the person you want the members to see you as. Respect is hard earned and not demanded. We must always hold the members accountable for their actions. Behaviors will not change by being lenient with members and our expectations. No matter how small the rule may seem (ex. rolling in chairs).
True or False
Members are allowed to have their phones when the activity calls for it.
Yes, very true! Although we take the phones as they enter the building, we can encourage participation through the use of technology in certain activities. This works especially with our older groups.
True or False
I don't need to take attendance during the program if I can remember the kids later.
False. It is best practice is to do attendance during the group's activity. This is the best way to capture accurate numbers for reporting down the road.
** If you forget or don't know what to program something as please connect with your team members or the Program Manager.
The club dress code is not optional. Give me 3 things you cannot wear this summer.
Open toed shoes
Shorts above mid-thigh
Spandex Shorts
Sleeveless shirts
Crop tops (or shirts that display belly/skin)
Shirts longer than your shorts
What is a medical report?
A medical report is us to document ANY injury that occurs on site or in the duration of a club excursion (field trip).
The video instructions are not coming up on the smartbaord! What do you do?
Problem Solve! Having watched the video already you can...
-Verbally give the instructions. (if you have a partner they can mess around with the problem)
-Write the instructions on the board beforehand. This not only will help with technical difficulties but also those kids hat need to see the instructions or are moving slower than the group.
-Call for help.
True or False
The members should clean the space and return it to the way it was when entered.
True
We should be teaching them accountability and responsibility. They should care about the state of THEIR club.
**It is not our job to clean up after the members.
Bring me the TV remote.
Found in the little blue basket by the radios.
An ________ is the first person a victim or survivor tells.
What is an Outcry Witness?
**Texas law requires that any person suspecting that a child has been abused or neglected must immediately make a report. If there is an emergency, call 911 and then call the DFPS Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400. All Staff and Volunteers are mandated reporters. We are required to report any critical incident/safety concern to supervisors and local authorities immediately. We are also required to report any critical incident to Boys & Girls Clubs of America with 24 hours.
In the Fire Drill section of the EOP, what are the 2 acronyms used to describe what to do?
Bonus 100pts for those that can tell us where the meeting location is.
R.A.C.E. = Rescue/Remove Alarm Contain Extinguish
P.A.S.S.
Pull- the pin on the extinguisher.
Aim- the nozzle at the base of the fire.
Squeeze- the handle.
Sweep- the nozzle from side to side at the base of the fire.
BONUS: Outside the back of the building
I have a kid that is still rolling in their chair after I asked them to stop. I should.....(select as many as needed)
A. Send them out to someone they listen to.
B. Call for help.
C. Let them continue; it is not a big deal.
D. Problem Solve.
E. None of the above.
B & D
There is no one solution fits all. Problem solving is an important skill you need not only in life but here at the club. You do not want to rely on someone to save the day because that could cause you to give up respect you have earned from the members. Try your best then call for help if needed.
Is the following, correct?
A member asked to go to the restroom and hasn't returned in a while. I will inform my coworker that I an going to go check out the restroom. I go into the restroom. I solve the problem. We return to the group.
NO!
Do not enter the restroom unless...
-you have a witness with you.
-the restroom is empty of all members.
-no kids are present in the building.
Raise your hand when each item is completed for checking.
1. Sign into Salesforce and prove whether Celina C. has asthma.
2. Have your partner sign into Salesforce and tell if Cade S. is signed up for summer 1 & 2.
Yes, she does.
No, he is only signed up for July (summer 2).
Who can make incident reports and speak with parents?
Everyone can write an incident report. Those at the club for less than 1yr must communicate with their supervisor before writing one.
Those who have been at the club for 1yr should speak with parents.