Please be reminded that unacceptable attire includes:
Any clothing that reveals the stomach, chest or back; tops that are see-thru; halter tops or provocative clothing.
Beach wear (unless taking someone to the pool or beach), spandex or sleep wear.
Shorts, dresses or skirts that are shorter than mid-thigh.
bare feet/stocking feet.
Clothing with profanity, nude or semi-nude pictures; sexually suggestive slogans, cartoons or drawings; offensive logos, photos or slogans.
These lists are provided for illustrative purposes only and not for the purpose of limitation. The list is based upon the Agency’s safety concerns and desire to maintain a professional atmosphere free of harassment.
Family PTO: 40 hours of Family PTO are given to each participant per budget year; this benefit is a direct benefit from the fringe pool. Self-Direction participants can choose to give Family PTO to full-time self-hired staff when the participant is going on vacation, has challenging medical times or extenuating circumstances and does not need staff support. The request will be reviewed and approved by the FI, AIM Services Inc.
Tobacco use, including vaping, is at the discretion of the Self-Direction participant and/or their family. Self-Directions Participants and/or their family may choose to allow self-hired staff to smoke/vape or may prohibit them from doing so while on the clock, based on each person's unique circumstances. Self-Hired staff must adhere to the participants' instructions with regard to where smoking/vaping is or is not permitted (e.g., outside only, only in the staff's personal vehicle, etc.) If the Self-Direction participant allows their staff to smoke, the staff must follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Self-hired staff must furnish a copy of their driver’s license upon hire and must maintain their license, registration and appropriate motor vehicle liability insurance for any vehicle they use to transport the people they serve. Self-hired staff must notify AIM of all infractions, tickets, and accidents incurred while on the clock.
Self-hired staff must complete annual training in accordance with AIM and OPWDD requirements. Annual training must be completed in the allotted time frame. Annual training will consist of pre-recorded videos, presentations, documents, etc. Annual training will be reimbursed, after completion, at each self-hired employee's base rate and for a set number of hours, based on the length of the pre-recorded content.