EMPLOYEE
HANDBOOK
UPDATED
MAY 2025
WELCOME
TO OUR COMPANY
Welcome aboard! We are thrilled to have you join our team. We believe that
our greatest asset is our people, and we're delighted to add your unique talents
and perspectives to our collective effort.
Our goal is to create a supportive and inspiring environment where you can
grow, innovate, and truly shine. Whether you're settling into your new role,
meeting your colleagues, or diving into projects, we're here to support you
every step of the way.
We encourage you to take full advantage of the resources and opportunities
available to you. Our team is a diverse group of passionate and dedicated
individuals, and we can't wait to see the incredible things we'll achieve
together!
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Introduction & Welcome
Employment Policies
Welcome from Chet Doheny
Our Mission & Core Values
Company Background
Employment At Will
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Electronic Monitoring
Confidentiality
Essential Worker
Arrest and/or Conviction
Data Protection
Discrimination and Harassment
Compensation & Benefits
Paycom
Hours Worked
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Additional Paid Time Off
Company Holiday’s
Workplace Conduct
Appearance & Dress Code
Attendance
Employee Personal Social Media Usage
Media Relations
Mobile Device-Personal
Mobile Device-Company
Mandated Reporter
Performance & Development
Staff Development/Training
Program Onboarding Policy
Medication Certification (Med Cert)
Health & Safety
Company Vehicle & Safe Driving
Airborne Illness
Workplace Violence
Drug and Alcohol Use
Employee Relations
Complaint Procedure
Other
Contact Information
Revisions
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION & WELCOME
Welcome from Chet Doheny
Our Mission & Core Values
Company Background
WELCOME
CHET DOHENY
Dear Valued Employees,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to our team and introduce you to our Employee
Handbook. As an agency, we take immense pride in providing services to
Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and those on the Autism spectrum. Our
unwavering commitment to safety and the well-being of those in our care is at
the heart of everything we do.
At We Do Life…Together (WDLT), we firmly believe our people are our greatest
asset and the key factor that sets us apart from other agencies. This handbook
has been carefully developed to ensure every team member is treated with
dignity, fairness, and respect while clearly outlining the expectations we hold for
each of you.
I encourage you to read it thoroughly and refer to it as needed, as it provides
essential information to foster a fair and equitable work environment for
everyone. It also covers your rights, responsibilities, and the resources available
to support your growth and success in your role.
As our agency continues to grow and evolve, I want to emphasize that open
communication, accountability, and mutual respect are central to everything we
do. I hope you feel empowered to share your ideas and feedback with your fellow
team members and leaders
Thank you for being part of our team. Together, we will continue to make a
meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.
With best regards,
Chet Doheny, CEO and Founder of ICES, Inc.
‘WE DO LIFE...TOGETHER’
At ICES, Inc., we strive for excellence every day to support
Individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum
disorder to reach their full potential.
Our Misson
We Promise Our Individuals:
Empowerment to live their best lives
Respect and Dignity while hearing their voices
To honor their cultural differences and diversity
We Promise Our Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians:
Inclusion, Representation, and Open Communication
Understanding, Patience, and Empathy
Physical, Mental, and Emotional Safety
We Promise Each Other:
Fair and equal access to opportunity
Individual accountability
Honesty, Integrity, and Mutual Respect
Exceptional Teamwork
Humility and Kindness
Core Values
Core Attributes
Empowerment
Respect
Dignity
Inclusion
Accountability
Honesty
Integrity
Humility
Kindness
Patience
Empathy
OUR MISSION & CORE VALUES
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
We Do Life… Together (WDLT) is a human services company
serving individuals with cognitive disorders, mental illness, and
those on the Autism Spectrum since 1998. Our caring human
service professionals focus on the individual’s personal strengths
in order to make the most of valuable community resources
while promoting the respect and dignity of all. We serve
individuals in private residences, public schools, respite facilities,
emergency placements, community work sites, training centers,
supervised living arrangements, and our own state-licensed
group homes.
SECTION 2
EMPLOYMENT POLICIES
Employment At Will
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Electronic Monitoring
Confidentiality
Essential Worker
Arrest and/or Conviction
Data Protection
Discrimination and Harassment
EMPLOYMENT AT WILL
Employment with our company is at will, meaning employment is for an
indefinite period, and it is subject to termination by the employee or the employer,
with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this
policy or any other policy eliminates or modifies in any way, the at will
employment status of our employees.
The at will employment status of an employee may be modified only in a written
employment agreement which is signed by the CEO/Executive Director.
By signing the receipt of this handbook, employees acknowledge understanding
their employment is at will, and that nothing in the handbook is intended to
constitute a contract of employment, express or implied.