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RWCFS New Employee Orientation

Contents:

  1. Materials to Complete Ahead of Time
  2. Agency Overview
  3. Daycare Licensing
  4. Standards of Conduct
  5. Child Development/Mental Health/Disabilities
  6. Additional Policy Review
  7. Child Abuse & Neglect
  8. Health & Safety / Civil Rights
  9. Breastfeeding Friendly Facility
  10. Abusive Head Trauma Prevention (AHT)
  11. Safe Sleep
  12. Paperwork and Next Steps
  13. All Orientation PowerPoints
  14. All Orientation Policies

1. Materials to Complete Ahead of Time

Prior to your orientation, please complete the following tasks to the best of your ability.

  • Send Sheila an appropriate picture for your ID card at smarshall@cfsheadstart.org. A picture from the shoulders up is preferred.
  • Print the following daycare licensing information document and fill it out to the best of your ability. Bring this to me on your first orientation day: https://rwcfs.org/wi-daycare-licensing-info-sheet/
  • Begin Paylocity onboarding tasks.
  • Learn how to clock in and out with Paylocity by watching this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUj8R7aePHw
    • Note that all Paylocity onboarding tasks must be complete before you are able to clock in/out.
    • If you have difficult activating Paylocity during your first couple of days, do not worry. We will be able to go back and add/edit your timesheet submissions on a later day.
  • Look for an email from Brian with additional assignments (your time completing these will be paid).

2. Agency Overview

At RWCFS, employees are immersed in a passionate nonprofit atmosphere dedicated to lifelong learning and the education of children and families. This dynamic organization adapts to the evolving needs of families, schools, and communities, offering challenging work that leverages existing knowledge while promoting skill acquisition. Our mission-driven environment fosters a responsive, friendly, and collaborative culture, with ample opportunities for professional development. We are committed to making a positive impact on young lives and expect all staff to prioritize the needs of children, ensuring active engagement with students at all times.

Founded in 1979, Rock Walworth Counties Comprehensive Family Services, Inc. (RWCFS) is dedicated to addressing poverty through targeted programming in Rock and Walworth Counties. Initially focused on families with children aged 3-5, RWCFS expanded its services in 2002 to include pregnant women and families with children from birth to age three, introducing the Early Head Start program to further combat poverty. By 2009, this initiative had reached Walworth County, offering home-based support for families and emphasizing the role of parents as their children’s first teachers. RWCFS also launched a collaborative program with the School District of Beloit in 2013-2014 to support parenting teens at risk of dropping out, allowing them to pursue education while ensuring their children receive quality care. With a mission to enhance school readiness from the prenatal period to age five, RWCFS partners with schools and community organizations to provide comprehensive health, education, and family services, positively impacting academic achievement and fostering lifelong success for children and their families.

RWCFS Mission Statement:

In partnership with parents, and collaborating with stakeholders, RWCFS will support children’s readiness for school and life success, by developing independence and self-sufficiency, strengthening families and promoting social justice.

3. Daycare Licensing

The child care licensing program is a component of the services provided by Department of Children and Families (DCF). The program is accountable for the statewide licensure of Wisconsin’s child care facilities, including family child care, group child care, and day camps. The purpose of the program is to promote the health, safety and welfare of children in licensed child care.

4. Standards of Conduct (Review on your own)

Adhering to standards of conduct in early childhood education is essential, as it fosters a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment where children can thrive, learn, and develop vital social and emotional skills.

5. Child Development/Mental Health/Disabilities

RWCFS goals were developed in order to promote children’s growth in the following areas: approaches to learning, health and physical development, social/emotional development, language development/communication (including dual language learning), and cognitive development.

6. Additional Policy Review

Each employee is expected to thoroughly understand the RWCFS policies outlined in all parts of this orientation. At the completion of your orientation, you will be required to sign a form acknowledging that you have received and understood each of these policies. We will go over the policies during orientation. You are responsible for acquainting yourselves with the procedures.

7. Child Abuse & Neglect

Mandated reporters play a vital role in early childhood education programs by serving as the first line of defense against child abuse and neglect. Their responsibility to identify and report suspected cases ensures that vulnerable children receive the protection and support they need, fostering a safe and nurturing environment for all.

8. Health & Safety / Civil Rights (Review on your own)

Being conscious of health and safety in early childhood education programs is crucial, as it protects the well-being of young children, minimizes the risk of accidents and illnesses, and creates a secure environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. Prioritizing health and safety fosters trust among families and promotes positive development and learning outcomes.


9. Breastfeeding Friendly Facility (Review on your own)

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Wisconsin State Statute 253.165 “Right to Breast-feed”: A mother may breast-feed her child in any public or private location where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be. In such a location, no person may prohibit a mother from breast-feeding her child, direct a mother to move to a different location to breast-feed her child, direct a mother to cover her child or breast while breast-feeding, or otherwise restrict a mother from breast-feeding her child as provided in this section.

10. Abusive Head Trauma Prevention (AHT)

Abusive Head Trauma Prevention is essential in early childhood education programs, as it safeguards the well-being of young children by raising awareness of the risks and consequences of such injuries. By educating educators and caregivers about prevention strategies, we create a safer environment that promotes healthy development and protects children from harm.

11. Safe Sleep

High angle view of a baby sleeping on their back in a crib.

Creating a safe sleep environment for children is crucial for their health and well-being. Proper sleep practices help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related incidents. Establishing these practices not only promotes safe sleeping habits but also fosters a sense of security for both children and their caregivers. By prioritizing safe sleep environments, early childhood education programs can contribute to healthier sleep patterns, support overall development, and provide peace of mind for families.

12. Paperwork, Next Steps and Additional Resources:

Thank you for completing the RWCFS employee orientation! Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we are excited to have you as part of our team. We hope you found the session informative and engaging. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Welcome aboard!

Additional Resources:

 

You are expected to be familiar with the all of the policies listed on this page: https://rwcfs.org/rwcfs-onboarding-policies/. Please complete the following form confirming that you have received and reviewed these policies:

Policy Acknowledgement

Name:
Policies Reviewed Annually: Place a check in each box to acknowledge that you have received and read the policies of high impact:

RWCFS, Head Start and Early Head Start Personnel Policies and Procedures/Employee Handbook:

I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Employee Handbook. I understand that revisions and additions will be made to this handbook and that it is my responsibility to add revised and/or added policies as they are provided to me. I understand that it is my responsibility to seek out support from a manager if/when there are RWCFS policies and procedures that I do not understand. I understand that it is my responsibility to request a new copy of the RWCFS Head Start and Early Head Start Personnel Policies and Procedures/Employee Handbook should mine become damaged or lost. I further understand that it is my responsibility to read the contents of the information in these policies along with the other RWCFS Head Start and Early Head Start policies of high impact listed below which staff are asked to read annually.
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