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i ~~rNlelaAN FAMILY SERVICES IN THE CAROLINAS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL approved 6y: Rev. Davtd8loop & PERSONNELICLIENT RIt3HT3 MANUAL n•vi•ea: February 1, 2ooG yaat yeauad: October t, 2005 BOARD POLICY STATEMENTS Seetion 4 Pa e 1 of I PERSO NNEL • All employees must observe the highest standards of ethical conduct including, but not limited to, maintaining confidentiality, avoiding conflict of interes4 demonstrating honesty and complying with all applicable govamment statutes. Guidelines for required ethical behaviors will be identified by senior tanagement and made available to all employees. • Employment is a part of the ministry of Lutheran Family Services. A fair and safe work environment consistent with all applicable state and federal guidelines and Council on Accreditation standards will be maintained at all times. • Management shall ensure that employees have the training uecossary to perform their work and that career development opportunities are offered that allow employees to grow In their vocation at Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas. Each service area shalt include in the Service Manual pro-service and in-service requirements for each employee position within the service area. The agency shall abide by federal and state rules, contracts and recommendations of developers of curricula uscd within the agency for ht-house trainer requirements. • Hiring practices for staffing of programs in North Carolina that provide manta] health, developmental disabilities, and/or substance abuse services shall include a review of staff qualifications to dctermino the level of treatmanUhabilitation privileges for each individual employee. Clinical supervision, including supervision for staff that are not qualified professionals and provide direct client services, shall be provided by a qualified professional in the appropriate area of service. • Lutheran Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not practice or potrnit discrimination in any terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, ,layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training, • Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nation origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas' employees to perform their expected duties is absolutely not tolerated,