ARNOLD CENTER, INC

EMPLOYEE MONTHLY MEETING

Date: September 2016

  1. FOLLOW UP ON ACTION ITEMS:
None this time
  1. NEW BUSINESS:

In-Service: General Safety

•  No cell phones, I pods, mp3 players or other music devices used on the shop floor unless you it is in your plan to do so.

–  If it is in your plan please do not wear them while walking through the shop floor.

•  The staff on the shop floor may not have time to total your parts before you leave.

•  You are assigned to a job at the beginning of your shift. Do not assign yourself to a job.

•  If something is being handed out in the cafeteria such as books do not bring them to your workstation, leave in the cafeteria.

•  Work appropriate clothing

–  No alcohol, drug, tobacco, profanity.

•  If you are on a crew such as HSC, DC3, MTC, etc. and are here early in the morning or come back mid day, stay in the cafeteria. With no staff present in the morning it is a safety issue and mid day you are interrupting those on the production floor.

•  If you need assistance while on the shop floor go to staff on the shop floor first. The office area is private and contains sensitive material.

•  At the end of the day if you are being picked up by staff, they should be coming up to the building to get you and signing you out.

•  NO BULLYING! – This is not tolerated.

•  Types of bullying. Physicalbullyinginvolves hitting, shoving, pushing, tripping, and otherkindsof force. Verbalbullyinginvolves hurtful comments, name-calling, teasing. Socialbullyinginvolves using relationships to hurt someone.

General discussion:

When discussing bullying as in what it is and why you should not do it Mike B. said because people may get hurt. Sarah G. said it could it could be physical and Dawn R. said someone could fall. Linda K. said it could be someone talking you into something you don’t want to do. Anita G. said you shouldn’t say shut up or pinch others. When discussing safety hazards Sarah G. stated that when you notice something you should tell someone. Brenda B. stated that you should tell staff especially if someone falls. Linda K. stated that you should tell staff.

  1. ACCESSIBILITY:

Nothing to report this month.

  1. POLICY & PROCEDURE:

Focus group questions

  1. When you hear the name, Arnold Center, what do you first think of?

·  Pam J. – staying at work and earning money

·  David P. – Job training and community

·  Ron M. – a place to help people with differing needs

  1. In your opinion, does the Arnold Center have a good reputation in the community?

·  Dale P. – Yes

·  Christian L. - Depends on the part of the town. Good- great place to start and good learning opportunity Bad- pay rate is not good.

  1. Has the Arnold Center met your expectations by helping you achieve your short and long term goals?

·  Sarah G. – No – need more communication and not helping to place in community

·  Dawn R. – Yes- good every day.

·  Karrem R. – Yes

·  Linda K. – I agree

  1. What do you feel the Arnold Center does well in?

·  Dustin S. – Finding you jobs and understanding

·  Kelli K. – Hiring people and good staff

  1. What can we do better to meet your needs?

·  Dale P. – more work

·  Linda D. – meet personal needs

·  Vickie W. – different types of jobs

  1. What would you like to see us do differently?

·  Lynette H. – Being team players

  1. Would you agree customer satisfaction is an everyday organizational priority at the Arnold Center?

·  Ron M. – should be

·  Yes and no ( mixed group response)

  1. Does the Arnold Center do a good job of responding to your changing needs?

·  Yes ( group response)

  1. What are some top priorities?

·  Brenda B. – Getting along with others

·  Pam J. – Making money

·  Linda K. – to be at work and to make friends

·  Craig V. – to get paid

·  Christian L. – strengthen the skills I have and building new skills.

  1. SAFETY:

·  Reminder to report any potential or recent safety issues or concerns. If you need

assistance completing a safety slip please ask support staff.

·  Report any concerns in the complaint box- located in the cafeteria.

·  If you have improvement ideas/ tips let your supervisor or Service Coordinator know.

  1. SPOTLIGHT:

The worker of the month for September is: Terry S.!

•  Individuals nominated: Bill R., Glen S., Dean G., Kevin A., Matt A., Dean S., Terry S., James M., Vickie W., Josh J., Pam J.

REVIEW OF NEWSLETTERS: None at this time.

  1. SELF ADVOCACY:

  1. COMMUNITY EMPLOMENT:

Community Employment

Several subbing opportunities at job sites. Please see your Service Coordinator if interested

Social Recreation

Please see your Service Coordinator if interested

Volunteering

Please see your Service Coordinator if interested

  1. WAGE AND PIECE RATE:

•  Look for postings of, Rate per piece/CWS hourly base pay/Pieces per hour.

Meeting Minutes By:

Michelle McCoy