Card 30

Staff Boundaries

Scenario

After the shift, staff members are catching up on missed calls and messages on their personal cell phones. You happen to see a name flash across your coworker’s phone. It’s the same name as one of the older youth currently in your program.

Card questions

Do you say something? Who would you talk with?
What types of reporting protocols exist for these types of concerns?
Is it important to report these concerns immediately?
Would you say that your organization has a “see something, say something” culture, and why?

Additional prompts

Guided reflection

What would you do first?

Who should be notified?

What would you document?

Which policy, procedure, or training would apply?

What follow-up action is needed?

Additional notes

Follow-up action plan

What needs follow-up?

Owner

By when?

Notes

This product is intended as a facilitation guide or professional development aid. Organizations are responsible for determining the best course of action for their clients and staff members. Risky Kid Business LLC disclaims liability for any personal injury, property or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication, use of application, or reliance on this product.