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Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr.'s efforts to transform the United States' understanding of racial inequality and his campaign with other Civil Rights leaders for equal treatment under the law in this mini biography.
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Use Outreach Hours at Best Buddies Walk
Would you like to support Best Buddies and use your outreach hours to do it? Volunteer to help at the Best Buddies Walk on Saturday, April 13 at Marcum Park. If you have any questions, contact Lynn Goodwin.
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| Volunteer at the Best Buddies Walk |
| Marcum Park, Hamilton Ohio |
| 04/13/24 9:15am - 04/13/24 12:00pm US/Eastern |
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Please familiarize yourself with the following procedure updates to our Personnel Policies and Procedures:
Policy 2.21, Overtime, Hours of Work, and Breaks Procedures
This procedure has been updated to include instruction on the new UKG timekeeping system:
C. Break and Meal Periods for Overtime Eligible Employees
All employees will attest to the accuracy of their timecard on a biweekly basis. Any missed lunch breaks will be tracked via attestation for overtime eligible employees. Supervisors are expected to identify and address any ongoing trends. Employees are expected to take a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. However, due to workloads, overtime eligible employees may need to work through a meal period on occasion, whereby they will be compensated for such time.
On occasion, employees may also work through their meal period with prior approval from their supervisor to “flex” and use that time later (i.e., leave early for a medical appointment), within the same pay week.
Policy 2.74, Information Technology Procedures
This procedure has been updated to include guidance on the use of AI:
Use of AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Employees may use AI platforms on their work devices for work purposes. However, employees are strictly prohibited from using translation services and/or entering Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Protected Health Information (PHI) into such platforms on work and/or personal devices.
Policy 2.93, Remote Work Model Procedures
This procedure has been revised to allow remote employees to live within a 50-mile radius from the JCC office.
Remember, you can view all personnel policies and procedures by visiting My Company>Company Info>Policies and Procedures in UKG.
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2024 PII Protect Cybersecurity Training Now Open
Employees are required to complete the annual PII Protect Cybersecurity Training. Please plan to complete the training by March 31, 2024. You can access this training by going to your Google Chrome Managed Bookmarks/Quick Links/PII Protect. Log in to your account and select “Training” listed at the top of your Dashboard. Please contact GO Concepts should you need assistance.
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Although there are total solar eclipses that occur about every two years somewhere around the planet, the chances of it occurring over your hometown are ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME! On April 8, we'll have that occurrence. |
Help us distribute Solar Glasses in March
We have solar glasses so you can safely view the solar eclipse and we need your help to distribute these to provider agencies and schools. If you'd like to help, sign up below.
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| Can you help distribute glasses? | | | Eclipse Day Protocol - work remotely | |
On April 8, officials are forecasting a tremendous flux of traffic to this area as Butler County lies in the "path of totality." They are warning of extreme delays and therefore, our staff will be expected to work remotely. There will be no in-office work option for April 8, 2024 and staff should not schedule any in-person meetings due to the increase in traffic. Additionally, officials are expecting an added toll on cell towers and internet quality and therefore, staff are not to schedule any virtual meetings.
In short: on April 8, staff are expected to work remotely and should not schedule any in-person or virtual meetings.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to your supervisor.
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We were pumped to announce our new mission statement and now we're pumped to share our new t-shirt design! Please submit your size by clicking the appropriate button below. | |
Trainings and Opportunities | |
2024 Best Buddies Friendship Walk
Saturday, April 13 at 11:15 a.m.
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Join 45,000 participants across the globe to support the Best Buddies programs in your schools, workplaces, and communities. The Cincinnati walk will take place at Marcum Park in Hamilton, Ohio. The walk will include music, games, inflatables, FCC Mascot Gary the Lion, food, and much more!
To register and/or donate, click here.
To join the Butler DD team, click register, join a team, and search Butler County DD.
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PigAbilities 2024
Train with PigAbilities at weekly meet-ups
Every Sunday 2 - 3pm February - April. PigAbilities Meetups will cover distances ranging from 0.25 miles to 1 mile, along accessible routes.
They’ll provide water, plus a chance to socialize and connect with others. Click here to learn more.
Training Kick Off at the Cincinnati Zoo
Run, walk, or roll with PigAbilities at the Cincinnati Zoo on March 9th at 12pm
This is a free event with complementary parking. Registration is required.
Click here to learn more.
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Employment Opportunities
Job Category: Case Management
Provides administrative coordination of supports and services to people with developmental disabilities through collaboration with other service providers and agencies. Helps access all available resources and assists the individual in developing both formal and informal support systems in accordance with what is important “to” and “for” the individual, and then outlines/describes them in the Individual’s Service Plan (ISP).
Share this opportunity with your network.
INTERNAL POSTING:
Job Category: Case Management
Essential Functions: Act as contact for providers of services to adults and school age individuals through supported employment and other similar waiver services. Attend Chamber of Commerce meetings and events to connect and collaborate with area businesses.** Partner with DODD Employment and Community Life Engagement Project Manager to co-lead the Employment Confab meetings.**
This is an internal posting. To apply, visit UKG Pro >My Company > View Opportunities
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Stephany Ruiz will start as a developmental specialist on Monday, February 26. Join us in welcoming her. | |
Jacquie Ferguson, Medicaid Administration Specialist, will retire on Friday, April 12. Join us in congratulating her. | |
Beth Risner will start as an SSA Supervisor on Monday, February 26. Join us in congratulating her. | |
Mandy Marcum, EI Team Supervisor, celebrates 7 years with the Board on Thursday, February 22. Congratulate her! | |
Rebecca Shepherd, SSA Lead, celebrates 5 years with the Board on Sunday, February 25. Congratulate her! | |
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