It is agreed that FCWS will: 1. Refer youth to worksite for interviews. 2. Assign a FCWS staff person who will serve as a liaison between worksites, youth and FCWS. 3. Orient employees and worksite supervisors to program activities, services, goals, policies, and performance standards. 4. Pay employees’ wages ($15 per hour) and provide Worker's Compensation coverage. 5. Resolve conflicts or violation of worksite policies in cooperation with the worksite supervisor and employee. 6. Provide youth with training and orientation prior to the hired youth reporting to your worksite on the first day of the program.
It is further agreed that the aforementioned Worksite will: 1. Interview all referred applicants and select youth whose skills best match job description. 2. Provide structured, well-supervised work activities. 3. Assign quality, learning enriched tasks and ensure that they are consistent with the job description. 4. Provide adequate work to occupy fully the summer employee’s hours. 5. Ensure that all staff that you identify as immediate daily supervisors (i) receive a copy of this agreement; (ii) are available to discuss the agreement with FCWS staff; and (iii) participate in any planned worksite orientation and/or training. 6. Keep an open line of communication with the Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) staff and make FCWS staff aware of any performance issues before they become a problem. 7. Submit timely, accurate and signed timesheets and other reports as required. 8. Allow time for FCWS staff to visit with the worksite supervisor and summer employee to ensure that the Worksite Agreement is being implemented. 9. Ensure that youth do not work in buildings or surroundings under conditions that are unsanitary or hazardous to their health, and comply with applicable Child Labor Laws for youth under 18 years of age.