Organizational Intervention/Program Development Proposal Assignment Description
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Does not Apply
Strongly Disagree
Disagree Not Sure Agree Strongly Agree
Domain
‐I worry about my safety when I come to work 0 1 2 3 4 5 A
+I feel I have a lot of choice in how I do my job 0 5 4 3 2 1 B
+Staff here are encouraged to take care of themselves 0 5 4 3 2 1 C +I believe I understand the impact of trauma on the people I work with 0 5 4 3 2 1 D ‐I think many of our clients are so damaged that they have no chance of creating satisfying lives for themselves 0 1 2 3 4 5 E +I often point out or remind clients of their accomplishments and strengths 0 5 4 3 2 1 F ‐There are areas in the facilities in which I do not feel safe 0 1 2 3 4 5 A +When I encounter a problem at work, I can count on my supervisor to help me find a solution 0 5 4 3 2 1 A ‐Staff input is usually ignored when making decisions about the program 0 1 2 3 4 5 B ‐Showing your dedication by putting in a lot of overtime is a good way to get appreciated in this program 0 1 2 3 4 5 C +I understand the negative impact the work can have on me and what helps prevent that 0 5 4 3 2 1 D ‐I do not think that everyone can recover from a substance use disorder 0 1 2 3 4 5 E +I try to avoid arguing with my clients 0 5 4 3 2 1 F ‐I do not have the skills to help clients calm down when they are agitated 0 1 2 3 4 5 D ‐The way the facilities are decorated does not feel welcoming or soothing 0 1 2 3 4 5 A +People here behave responsibly and professionally 0 5 4 3 2 1 A ‐I don’t think that my supervisors know my strengths 0 1 2 3 4 5 B +We have procedures for maintaining safety when a place or client makes one of us feel unsafe 0 5 4 3 2 1 C ‐I do not feel comfortable having conversations with clients about how trauma may be affecting them 0 1 2 3 4 5 D +I can identify the strengths of each of my clients 0 5 4 3 2 1 E ‐I don’t often ask clients if they feel safe 0 1 2 3 4 5 F +I believe that educating clients about trauma, substance use, mental illness and how they are connected to homelessness is an important part of my job 0 5 4 3 2 1 E ‐I often find myself lecturing my clients 0 1 2 3 4 5 F
Questions ‐‐ Scoring Key
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Strongly Disagree
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Domain Questions ‐‐ Scoring Key
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+My co‐workers treat me respectfully 0 5 4 3 2 1 A +There are meetings where we can discuss our work and work together to develop solutions for problematic situations 0 5 4 3 2 1 B
‐My supervisors do not treat me with respect 0 1 2 3 4 5 A
‐We do not have time to talk about the impact the work has on us 0 1 2 3 4 5 C +I am comfortable helping clients identify the kinds of things that upset them 0 5 4 3 2 1 D ‐My co‐workers often say disrespectful things about clients 0 1 2 3 4 5 E ‐I believe that I know what is best for my clients more than they do 0 1 2 3 4 5 F +I believe that giving out information is an important part of my job 0 5 4 3 2 1 E ‐I often tell clients what they should do 0 1 2 3 4 5 F +I know what kinds of things “push my buttons” and I am alert to the impact that might have on my response to a client 0 5 4 3 2 1 F ‐When I am working, there is no place I can go where I can relax and de‐stress 0 1 2 3 4 5 C +I pay attention to my own triggers and use my own calming strategies 0 5 4 3 2 1 F ‐I do not feel safe expressing my opinions and concerns at work 0 1 2 3 4 5 A +My privacy is valued and respected by the program 0 5 4 3 2 1 A ‐I do not know how to help clients identify things that might help them calm down 0 1 2 3 4 5 D ‐I rarely feel angry, impatient or disappointed in a client 0 1 2 3 4 5 F +When I am upset at work, I know my supervisors will be understanding 0 5 4 3 2 1 A ‐I help clients with the things that I think are most important 0 1 2 3 4 5 F +I try to help clients evaluate the safety of different choices 0 5 4 3 2 1 F ‐When I am upset at work, very few of my co‐ workers will be understanding 0 1 2 3 4 5 A +I am supported in learning new things that will make me better at my job 0 5 4 3 2 1 B ‐I rarely find opportunities to help clients connect choices to outcomes 0 1 2 3 4 5 F ‐I do not believe that encouraging change is part of my job 0 1 2 3 4 5 E +I feel supported by my supervisors 0 5 4 3 2 1 A
‐I believe too much is expected of me at work 0 1 2 3 4 5 A
+I know that my supervisor would support me in leaving a situation that felt unsafe to me
0 5 4 3 2 1 C
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Does not Apply
Strongly Disagree
Disagree Not Sure Agree Strongly Agree
Domain Questions ‐‐ Scoring Key
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‐I do not think my supervisors know how hard it is to do my job 0 1 2 3 4 5 A
+I am comfortable having conversations with clients about the pros and cons of different ways of coping with upsetting situations
0 5 4 3 2 1 D +I often give clients “pep talks” so they will be motivated to change 0 5 4 3 2 1 F +Procedures for handling emergencies are well‐ thought out, learned and practiced 0 5 4 3 2 1 A ‐I do not feel comfortable having conversations with clients about ways they might make their current situation safer 0 1 2 3 4 5 D +I try to help clients find calming strategies that work for them 0 5 4 3 2 1 F
+I believe I know what is expected of me at work 0 5 4 3 2 1 A
+I believe that many problematic behaviors were developed as strategies for coping with difficult experiences 0 5 4 3 2 1 E ‐I almost never find opportunities to talk to clients about their triggers 0 1 2 3 4 5 F +I feel supported by my co‐workers 0 5 4 3 2 1 A
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