PRINCIPLES OF THE WORKPLACE FOR YSCC

Volunteers
A volunteer is any person not paid from YSCC funds who fulfills a defined client service. This does not include Board members, contract personnel performing a client service role but paid from other funding sources, and outside agency employees such as members of the court system or case workers.

Volunteers, in order to act on behalf of YSCC must make application, and be accepted and approved by the YSCC Board of Directors. Volunteers and any other representative of YSCC are expected to demonstrate the highest level of personal and professional ethics in their performance of voluntary duties.

A volunteer, having direct contact and interaction with the youth client will have a personnel file containing an application, an OSBI check, and a screening interview. The interview will be conducted by the Executive Director. The file will also contain the responsibilities of the volunteer.

Orientation: Volunteers and interns will be provided with a working knowledge of program goals, familiarity with routine and emergency procedures, the importance of confidentiality of client information, and the protection of client’s rights. Volunteers will also receive the same orientation and training that the residential advisors receive. (See 401.6K). The volunteers will sign a form stating that they have received the above training.

The workers of the respective agencies and parents will authorize volunteer supervision for their clients by signing a form to be placed in each clients file. This form will allow clients to be supervised by volunteers.

Termination: Volunteers or interns may terminate their affiliation with YSCC at any time. The Executive Director may terminate a volunteer or intern after completion of a hearing with the individual and consultation with the Board Chairman. A written termination summary will be prepared by the Executive Director, and will be signed by the Volunteer (if available), the Shelter Coordinator or Counselor (if appropriate), and the Executive Director.

Rights of Children
Every child in a Shelter has a right to:
       1. An individualized plan of care and to participate in the development of the plan.
       2. Freedom of religion.
       3. Reasonable privacy.
       4. Freedom from abuse.
       5. Medical care.
       6. Adequate and appropriate food, clothing, and housing.
       7. Clean, safe surroundings.
       8. An educational program appropriate to their individual needs.
       9. Communication with their family or significant others.

Children's Possessions
It is not necessary for children in Shelter care to have cash on their person.

Upon intake to the Shelter program, all cash should be put in lock-up and accessible for approved outings. A transaction monetary sheet should be kept for the child. The child and staff member authorizing transfer of money should sign the sheet for any monetary transaction: (outing, store, school, etc.).

All valuables that the child does not want stolen, lost, broken, or taken advantage of will be put in lock-up for the protection of the merchandise. YSCC is not responsible for money or personal belongings not turned in at Intake or left over thirty (30) days after discharge of the child.

Illegal property will be confiscated and returned to the parent or legal guardian or placing party. The agency reserves the right to turn over illegal property to the police.

Each child may send and receive uncensored communications, both by mail and by telephone.

Agency staff have the right to inspect all mail in the presence of the child if contraband is suspected.

Any restriction which might be placed on communication shall be clearly explained to the child, clearly documented in the case record, and reviewed each working day.

Children Working in the Shelter
It is the policy of YSCC to support any resident who wants to work or is working. The staff will transport and render appropriate help to assist the resident in maintaining employment. Further the staff will encourage residents of appropriate age to seek employment when it is their best interest. Each case will be assessed on it own merits.

Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment of any kind will not be tolerated by YSCC. Sexual harassment can be defined as a continuing pattern of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or physical contact of a sexual nature of any of the following conditions.

Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of YSCC to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act. This act prohibits discrimination in all employment practices.

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