Welcome to our Team!

As you navigate through your orientation, we are here to help! Please reach out to your hiring Director with any questions!
Every section of your orientation will take time! Please work through at your own pace! Indicated below is the timeframe expected for completion!
New Hire Paperwork
Direct Deposit- To sign up for Direct Deposit, you must complete this form. There is no other way to sign up. This is OPTIONAL. Click here to submit. New Hire Packet- ONLY COMPLETE IF you did not already complete the paper version. Here is a digital version of the new hire packet. Click here to submit.

Day One

Gateways
Step One- Register with Gateways All employees of a licensed childcare facility must register as an employee on the Gateway Registry website. https://registry.ilgateways.com/Please complete the registration. Assure that you save your username and password as you will regularly access this website. (You are welcome to use a generic username and password and put a sticky note in your personnel file.)
It may take up to two days to receive an email back from them. Once you have registered, log back into the system and access your registry membership card using the instructions below. Please print this card or email to your director.1. Click My Registry- yellow button 4. In the yellow bar it will say My PDR and Reports, click reports2. Click Plan- yellow button 5. Click Get My Card- red button3. Click Reports- yellow button 6. Print or save and email
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Workplace
Step Two- Check your email that you provided upon employment for the invitation. If no email was received, reach out to any Director: Make a profile and navigate through our Workplace App. 1. View the how to video: https://www.workplace.com/resources/getting-started/new-user-guide 2. Go to https://fb.me/1XKZSRm7kyTOMO2 or download Workplace on your device of choice. 3. Your profile is yours and not controlled by Step By Step. This is also NOT linked to your personal Facebook page. 4. Navigate through and join groups that are associated to you- Your center, inservice, your classroom age, etc. ***An option to only access via the center account is available at most locations.
Personnel Policy
Step Three- During training we review 10 policies. Here is a review of all policies. Please click through the slides to ensure you know the expectations. https://prezi.com/view/GxMyqNZgYYfTo4CnTd9q/ For your information, click for virtual copies of * Personnel Policies * Employee Handbook
DCFS Regulation
Step Four- You must read the DCFS regulations that are needed for your position. Here is the link to these regulations. You will be signing that you have reviewed each document. They are always available to review by going to this website or at each location. Click each link: * DCFS Regulations * Child Care Act of 1969 * Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
Mandated Reporter
Step Five- Mandated Reporter- The purpose of this online course is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects child abuse or neglect should call the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Abuse Hotline to make a report, but Mandated Reporters are required by law to do so. Click the link and register for an account. We recommend making a generic username and password and putting a sticky note in your file for future use. https://mr.dcfstraining.org/UserAuth/Login!loginPage.action;jsessionid=4B0341F849413848DB916535E9F0CF95.
Please complete full training and assessment. Print your certificate only at the end.
Cleaning/ Sanitation
Step Six- Please watch this Cleaning/Sanitation video training and complete the short questionnaire. Print or email the questionnaire when complete. Video link- https://youtu.be/I8rFEYLPJQwQuestionaire Link- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k3nDPaQUR7Ui6KFDIuZBnGqechdjQnix/view?usp=sharing
Additional Step By Step Policy
Copies of materials to review or reference Click each link: * Parent Handbook

Day Two

During this day you will complete training on discipline. This video training is to be completed within 30 days of hire. It is recommended to be completed today :) Please watch the Customer Service video and complete the short questionnaire. Print or email the questionnaire when complete. Video Link: https://youtu.be/MkfzkmHPhkoQuestionnaire Link- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jx2R3Gj_okQaqjLSHYSUezf1nLq1ZLi8/view?usp=sharing

Day Three

Step One: Today you will talk about the what if's and policies regarding Risk Management. Here is a link with the information that will be shared and this will be reviewed during orientation. https://prezi.com/view/uptzAcoEZZKthPxn46Vg/
Step Two: Next you will complete the Food Handler's Training. Please go to https://www.efoodcard.com/ and create a login. Payment will be made AFTER completion of the course. You will pay the $7.99 using a credit card (subject to change based on the provider). This training will be reimbursed by your Program Director. If you do not have a credit/debit card, please let the Director know so they can make arrangements for it to be paid. Complete the training, take the final exam, and print the certificate.
Step Three: Explore the Gateways Site and programs available! Credentials- https://www.ilgateways.com/credentials This is a link to see what it takes to receive an ECE (Early Childhood) Credential, the Infant Toddler Credential, and/or the School Age Credential. To apply for a credential submit your transcripts to INCRRAA and click here. Scholarship- https://www.ilgateways.com/financial-opportunities/scholarship This is an opportunity to advance your education with up to 100% of it paid for! You are eligible after 90 days at most Step by Step Programs!! Great Start- https://www.ilgateways.com/financial-opportunities/great-start To qualify you must work at least 15 hours at a center location for six months or more and meet the minimum education requirements. For any and all programs, talk to your Director or contact Barbara for more details!

To be completed within 30 days of Employment:

Take your time and work with your Director to complete these trainings. They are to be completed at work unless discussed with the Director specifically.
Mandated Reporter- The purpose of this online course is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects child abuse or neglect should call the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Abuse Hotline to make a report, but Mandated Reporters are required by law to do so.ated reporter training. Register for an account. We recommend making a generic username and password and putting a sticky note in your file for future use. https://mr.dcfstraining.org/UserAuth/Login!loginPage.action;jsessionid=4B0341F849413848DB916535E9F0CF95. Please complete full training and assessment. Print your certificate only at the end.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome- Required only for Center Programs, not Latchkey Only staff. *** Use your Gateways username/password, may take up to three days to activate*** This online training will discuss Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), the behaviors that increase the risk of SIDS, safe sleeping habits, licensing standards, and resources to help you reduce the risk of SIDS for infants in your care. https://courses.inccrra.org/enrol/index.php?id=1802 Please complete full training and assessment. Print your certificate only at the end.
Shaken Baby Syndrome- Required only for Center Programs, not Latchkey Only staff. *** Use your Gateways username/password, may take up to three days to activate*** This online instruction will discuss the signs, symptoms, causes, triggers, prevention and long-term effects of Shake Syndrome and traumatic brain injury. Successful completion of this training meets DCFS pre-service requirements for the Home Care Provider License application. Licensed providers will receive hours of training for renewal of the license. https://courses.inccrra.org/enrol/index.php?id=1800 Please complete full training and assessment. Print your certificate only at the end.
Trauma Informed Practice- *** Use your Gateways username/password, may take up to three days to activate***This online instruction will discuss the signs, symptoms, causes, triggers, prevention and long-term effects of Shake Syndrome and traumatic brain injury. https://courses.inccrra.org/enrol/index.php?id=1941
First Aid/CPR- This blended learning course includes an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skills session. The online portion must be completed before attending the in-class portion. Most learners complete the online portion in approximately two and a half hours. Please be prepared to provide your instructor with proof that you completed the online portion using one of the following methods: • Print your online course completion record available at the end of from the course and show it to your instructor – it will read “Proceed to Skill Session”. After creating a log in using your email address and a password, click “Launch Course” to begin. Assure that you keep this log in information so you are able to access when it is time to renew. Feel free to use something generic and put on a sticky note in your personnel file. Please notify your Director upon completion so your skills training can be scheduled. These links are good until December 30th, please wait if this date has passed: https://www.redcrosslearningcenter.org/s/ClaimVoucher?voucherid=a7aKV000000JaDd **If this link didn't work, please contact the director to notify Barbara that the link has been used and needs reissued.
Sexual Harrassment- Once you are added into the system by a director you will be able to access this course. Please follow this link to get to the required training. Your username will be your email. https://apps.thinkhr.com/login/ *If the link is not working, contact any Director to get you added to the system.
Benefit Portal- Update your information on the Benefit Portal by clicking here https://workingclassbenefits.employeenavigator.com/benefits/Account/Login Complete all tasks that are assigned to you under the tasks page and choose from the benefits available.