The Core Values that serve as roots for our Code of Ethics are:
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Respect for Each Other
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Staff will thoughtfully consider of the needs of others-staff members, persons served, and families of persons served.
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Conciliation
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Staff will act in a spirit of compromise and agreement. Each individual will hear and respect other points of view and be open to constructive feedback/discussion.
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Honesty
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All staff members will deal honestly with other staff, volunteers, persons served and families of persons served. Nonetheless, the value of honesty cannot be diminished; we will be honest without being hurtful.
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Communication
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Staff members will communicate concerns directly with the individual(s) they have concerns with or about. If this does not resolve the concerns, the issue will filter up the administrative structure. Communication of concerns in a direct and immediate fashion is of paramount importance to the success of any organization.
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Trust
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Each of us will be non-judgmental on issues. We will be supportive of others and responsive in any time of need.
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Anika Youth Services has established this Code of Ethics to guide the actions of staff in their treatment of persons receiving the services provided by this organization. Each new staff member will be required to review and sign the code, showing acceptance of it. Any staff member who violates one of the agencies codes of ethics may face disciplinary action. This may be in the form of a verbal warning, a written warning or even termination of employment.
AYS Code of Ethics
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Persons receiving services must always be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of disability or other potential deficit areas.
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The input of persons receiving our services or the services of other agencies into the rehabilitation process is paramount. The input should always be accepted in a respectful manner.
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Persons served give up no legal rights when they come to Anika Youth Services. The rights of a person served are respected at all times.
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An environment must be maintained in which persons receiving services may learn and develop.
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The organization and its employees must be ever vigilant as to the attitudinal, architectural, and communication barriers that may exist in the agency. Where these barriers exist, the organization and staff must consider corrective action.