Working for Creative Concepts for Living involves demonstrating respect for the opinions and rights of others. As a member of the team, employees are expected to accept certain responsibilities and adhere to acceptable principles of conduct. Because individual employee conduct reflects on Creative Concepts for Living, its employees, and the individuals supported, employees are encouraged to observe the highest standards of behavior at all times. The following is a non-exclusive list of behaviors that are inappropriate. Creative Concepts for Living may impose discipline, up to and including termination, based upon the conduct below or for any other reason permitted by law:

  1. Violating Creative Concepts for Living’s policies against discrimination or harassment,
  2. Soliciting or accepting gratuities or consulting contracts from supported individuals, applicants, client families or grantees,
  3. Excessive absenteeism or tardiness,
  4. Excessive, unnecessary, or unauthorized use of Creative Concepts for Living facilities
  5. Falsifying employment or other records
  6. Using abusive, obscene, or threatening language or gestures
  7. Theft
  8. Disregarding policies on the safety, health, welfare, and confidentiality of those served, employees, visitors, and other persons affiliated with the agency
  9. Insubordination
  10. Reporting to work intoxicated or under the influence of non-prescribed drugs, or otherwise in violation of the Drug Free Workplace Act
  11. Violation of client rights
  12. Violation of Creative Concepts for Living Code of Ethics
  13. Employees are responsible for keeping their personal items secure. Creative Concepts for Living is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property.

Each employee has an obligation to observe and follow Creative Concept for Living’s policies and to always maintain proper standards of conduct. If an individual’s behavior or actions interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of Creative Concepts for Living, corrective disciplinary measures will be taken. Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to, verbal and/or written warnings, suspensions without pay, and termination. The appropriate disciplinary action will be determined solely by Creative Concepts for Living. Creative Concepts for Living need not impose one form of disciplinary action before another. Disciplinary action is administered without regard to race, creed, age, sex, or disability.

Any employee arrested or convicted of an illegal activity (or pleading no contest to such a charge) must notify their supervisor and/or human resource department immediately. The employee will need to provide legal documentation within five business days before returning to work. Failure to do so will result in termination. The Human Resource Department will review the documentation and verify the employee is still eligible for employment.