Bridging the Gap Between Families and Youth

    CODE OF ETHICS

     1.     It is our policy to ensure the proper operation of the organization requires that employees be independent, impartial and responsible to consumers; that decisions and policy be made in proper channels of the agency structure; that employment is not abused for personal gain beyond payroll compensation; and that the public have confidence in the integrity of its government.  In recognition of these goals, a Code of Ethics for all employees is adopted.

    2.         This Code has four purposes:  (1) to encourage high ethical standards for official conduct by Haire Enterprises, Inc. employees; (2) to establish guidelines for ethical standards of conduct for all employees by setting forth those acts or actions that are incompatible with the best interests of the agency; (3) to require disclosure by such employees of private financial or other interests in matters affecting the organization; and (4) to serve as a basis for disciplining those who refuse to abide by its terms.

     Standards of Conduct:

     1.         Employees must in all instances maintain their conduct at the highest standards.  Official conduct guided by high ethical standards gives the public confidence in the integrity of the organization and assures the public that the organization is responsible to the people.  The following standards of conduct are goals which employees should strive to attain so as to avoid even the appearance of impropriety in the conduct of the public's business.

     a.  Employees shall strive to provide competent services to individuals seeking treatment through Haire Enterprises, Inc. dba C-REP.

     b.  Employees shall act in accordance with the ethics of his/her profession.

     c.   Employees shall demonstrate compassion and respect for human dignity.

     d. Employees shall safeguard client confidentiality within the constraint of the law.

     e.   Employees shall deal honestly with clients and fellow employees.

     f. Employees shall respect the law and also recognize the responsibility to seek changes in those requirements which are contrary to the best interests of the patient.

     g.  Employees shall not utilize their position with the organization in such a fashion that would lead to personal financial gain above agreed-upon salary or compensation.

     h.  Employees shall not utilize their employment with our organization for the purposes of developing personal relationships with clients.

     i.   Employees shall be obligated to respond to client emergencies in a manner that assists the emergency being brought to closure.  Willful failure to respond to a client emergency will constitute client neglect and be considered misconduct.