Section 192-4-004 - Code Of Conduct004.01.SERVICE/PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. NCBVI employees will implement all roles, relationships, and responsibilities of employment in a professional manner. Ail persons are entitled to expect NCBVi employees to be honest, trustworthy and respectful, and to take responsibility for upholding these standards of behavior. NCBVI employees measure their actions using these standards: 004.01A.NCBVI EMPLOYEES SHALL MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:004.01A1. NCBVI employees will demonstrate only proper and unbiased involvement with clients. Personal relationships that conflict with the professional judgment and interests of NCBVI or the client are prohibited.004.01A2. NCBVI employees' workplaces will portray professional standards. 004.01A3. NCBVI employees will maintain constructive oral and written communication with consumers, customers, the public, other professionals and other staff.004.01A4. NCBVI employees will work to achieve and maintain proficiency at assigned duties.004.01B. NCBVI employees shall uphold the highest level of integrity and impartiality: 004.01B1. NCBVI employees will ensure that personal relationships do not influence professional decisions, and avoid even the appearance of impropriety, bias, or conflict of interest.004.01B2. NCBVI employees will immediately report to supervisors any situation where a conflict of interest could be perceived.004.01B3. NCBVI employees will abide by state and federal laws and by the rules and regulations that cover their employment.004.01B4. NCBVI employees will immediately report to supervisors any information that could impact an individual case, contract, or other NCBVI business.004.01B5. NCBVI employees will understand that all work products developed on work time belong to NCBVI, and will not accept any outside financial gain or benefit.004.02.EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE ATTENDANCE. Absenteeism and lateness detract from our ability to carry out the mission and cause an undue burden, as well as morale issues, for those employees who must fill in for absent or tardy employees. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of each job in NCBVI. Each employee has the responsibility to report to work promptly, as scheduled. Tardiness and unexcused absences may impact on transfer or promotion opportunities and may result in loss of pay or disciplinary action.004.03.EMPLOYEE DRESS. All NCBVI employees will maintain a high standard of personal appearance and grooming. The clothing worn on the job should reflect the requirements of the job and working conditions. Supervisors have the responsibility and authority to determine what attire reflects the requirements of the job and working conditions. Administrators may provide specific expectations to staff.192 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 004
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