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: