CSD Orientation & Onboarding 

CSD Orientation Process  

 GHC has implemented a systematic approach to professional development systems as agencies have written policies and procedures that describe the system for ensuring that orientation, training, and professional development opportunities are available for staff. CSD  implements a systematic approach to staff training and professional development designed to assist staff in acquiring or increasing the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality, comprehensive services within the scope of their job responsibilities. That is attached to academic credit, as feasible and appropriate. CSD leadership provides an orientation to all new staff, consultants, and volunteers that focus, at a minimum,

•  The goals and underlying philosophy of the program and the ways they are implemented.

•   Personnel policies, including standards of conduct, active supervision, and other policies and procedures that guarantee the safety of children in agency care.

•  Program Policies and procedures. b. all staff have professional development plans that outline each staff member's engagment for training and continuing professional development for all staff, including family support staff, to increase knowledge and skills, foster teamwork, and improve program quality. 

GHC professional development activities may include brown bag lunch workshops, learning communities, webinars, staff presentations, outside training, and others, as feasible, to maintain program operational integrity. 

Monthly CSD Orientation 

CSD requires that all newly hired staff attend the CSD orientation within the first 30 to 90 days of their hire. This orientation is hosted by the CSD Core Leadership staff and the office of the Director of Early Childhood Programs. The CSD Orientation consists of a 3-day overview of Gads Hill Center origination and the CSD Program. The CSD Project Lead, the Associate Director of Compliance, and Associate Director of Center-Based Operations and Program Quality are responsible for the planning and execution of the CSD Monthly Orientation.

Planning Process: 

Planning for the CSD Monthly orientation should begin two weeks prior to the actual orientation. CSD Orientations are typically held the last week of every calendar month, with the exception of the months of August and December. All staff who have began working in the current month of the orientation must attend the orientation. This Means if it is the month of March, any one who start the last week of February and the first three weeks of March or in the current week of the orientation should attend orientation. Any CSD or relevant Staff may attend regardless of the role; all CSD roles should be included in orientation. Breakfast and lunch should be provided for the attending staff.