There are a few important reminders that we need to call out to all of the families/staff of our Members. For us to encourage our Members to do the right thing, we need to ensure that we are setting the example for them.
Please park your car walk the member into the program in the AM and come inside to pick them up in the PM.
When arriving at Project WILL in the AM or PM, you need to enter the program. You cannot just drop them off and go. You need to bring them inside of the building and inside of our program doors to help ensure their safety. We also need you to park your car in a spot and come inside the program doors in the afternoon so we can see who we are releasing the member to. Please do not block the entrance doors, as we have buses that pick people up and need to be accessible. We thank you for your cooperation in making this happen. Again, their safety is our priority.
Each member needs to arrive daily no later than 9:30 AM and be there for their full shift for the day, to be picked up at 4:00 PM.
We are teaching our Members the importance of following the rules and procedures of an employer, and working your full scheduled shift. We treat their days scheduled with us as “their scheduled shift for their job.” When coming to a job, you need to be there for the entirety of your shift. Our members need to arrive anytime between 8:45 am - 9:30 am and be picked up at 4:00 pm. I know this is a change from what many people have been doing, but this is reinforcing our expectations of them.
Provide any days off from their normal schedule to us in writing by the 20th of the month prior.
For example, If a member has an appointment on 3/5/24 they need to provide written notice to Project WILL by 2/20/24 of the upcoming absence. This is for any planned absences such as Doctor appointments, Vacations, etc. If there is an unplanned absence due to illness, please have them call us to inform us they will be absent for the day at 317-436-7524. Please try to schedule appointments on days they are not scheduled to be at Project WILL.
Please remember, that we follow Washington Township Schools for weather-related closures. If the school is closed, we will be closed. If they are delayed, we will be open regular business hours.
If the Member is not in attendance due to weather, again please ensure they call us to inform us of their absence. Moving forward, all attendance and tardiness will be documented and addressed accordingly.
Again, your reinforcement with our Members of these rules and expectations is imperative and will help them to learn and grow. Please help us teach them how to hold themselves accountable. Thank you for your help with this!
