In order to ensure we offer all clients a safe and productive
environment, it is important that we share with you the Code of
Conduct which outlines our expectations regarding conduct that is
not permitted at JVS and JVS sponsored activities. Although this
document clearly addresses behavior that is unacceptable at JVS, or
JVS sponsored events, it also serves as a useful resource that helps
all clients and staff feel safe and secure every day.
Disciplinary actions for the conduct listed below, depending on
the severity of the offense, include, but are not limited to,
warning; verbal and/or written reprimand; suspension and/or
(immediate) termination from services. The following are not
permitted:
- Food/Beverages: Eating or drinking in unauthorized areas of
the agency.
- Attire/Grooming: Wearing attire and displaying
grooming, including wearing perfume, cologne, or scented lotions,
that disrupts learning and/or that does not promote safety, health,
and acceptable standards of social conduct in the workplace.
- Facility, equipment, and resources: Entering or utilizing JVS
facilities, supplies, equipment, including computing networking or
information resources without authorization.
- Defacing/Destroying/Stealing Property: Defacing,
damaging, or stealing property belonging to JVS or any another
person.
- Profanity/Obscenity: Using language, gestures, or conduct that is
vulgar, profane, obscene or abusive, and possession of/viewing
offensive materials.
- Disruption: Disrupting or interfering with
the orderly conduct JVS activities, including failing to comply with
the directions of JVS staff who are acting in performance of their
duties.
- Smoking: Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the
building.
- Alcohol and drugs: Using, selling, distributing, or
possessing alcohol or drugs and/or attending JVS services while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Weapons/Explosives/Fireworks: Possessing, distributing, handling, or
using a weapon or any object, including explosives and fireworks.
- Harassment or discrimination: Harassing or discriminating
against another person for any reason, including race, color, sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin,
ethnicity or religion.
- Violence: Assaulting or threatening of
force or violence toward any client, staff, or visitor.
In the case of suspensions or terminations, you must meet with
the Director of Programs and the Director of Human Resources to
determine if reinstatement of JVS services is appropriate.
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