WDLT Employee Handbook

ESSENTIAL WORKER

Policy Scope

Employees performing certain duties and responsibilities (including direct

care/support) are characterized as Essential Workers and are considered vital to the

operation of our agency.

Policy and Policy Definitions

Essential Worker Definition:

Essential Worker duties and responsibilities are considered mandatory, and

employees designated as such are required to work regardless of outside and / or

extenuating circumstances.

Who is an Essential Worker at our Agency:

Employees characterized as Essential Workers provide essential services vital to our

agency, and those in our care include but are not limited to the following positions:

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

Shift/House Coordinators

Program Managers

Nurses

Other positions meeting the definition of Essential Worker

Essential Worker Requirements:

Essential Workers at our agency are required to:

Work scheduled shifts regardless of outside and/or extenuating circumstances.

Remain on-shift until a replacement arrives or approval is received to leave

from a manager (either reporting manager or on-call manager).

Report to work at their scheduled time (or earlier if directed).

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Requirements:

In addition to the Essential Worker Requirements defined above, DSPs are required

to adhere to these additional requirements:

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