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MNAASGED Code of Ethics
Mnaasged Code of Ethics are based on Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, Lenni-Lunaape~ teachings of wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, and truth. Ethics in the workplace involve making decisions in the face of priorities, responsibilities, and restraints, which at times may be clear but at other times may be ambiguous and conflicting. It is at these times that the decision-making process within Mnaasged Child and Family Services will consider the values of the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
Mnaasged Child and Family Services recognizes that its employees are in public position and are seen to be in a special position of trust with high expectations with regard to proper use of resources, information, and power. As such it imposes ethical obligations on employees to act in the best interest of the organization. From the values come the standards of conduct expected of employees. Employees are expected to strive to live up to these standards. The values of Mnaasged are a set of ideals to which employees should aspire. The standards of conduct are intended to be more practicably enforced. The following statements are agreed to as a condition of hiring:
WISDOM - Employees of Mnaasged Child and Family Services have a responsibility to:
- Maintain an appropriate level of professional competence by ongoing development and application of their spiritual and academic knowledge and skills.
- Consult with elders, mentors, supervisors, or colleagues when necessary to develop a more informed understanding before making a decision.
- On a regular basis, reflect on and assess their own well-being and its impact on their work performance.
- Have a willingness to learn from their mistakes.
LOVE - Employees of Mnaasged Child and Family Services have a responsibility to:
- Demonstrate compassion towards co-workers and other colleagues they interact with.
- Be fair and consistent in their interactions with co-workers and other colleagues.
- Work to establish a positive relationship with co-workers and set aside differences for the benefit of the organization.
- Strive to consider the needs of others.
RESPECT - Employees of Mnaasged Child and Family Services have a responsibility to:
- Treat co-workers with respect and hold their right to success to be as important as their own.
- Respect the opinions, and skills and knowledge of their co-workers and other colleagues.
- Respect the privacy of and be courteous to co-workers and other colleagues.
- Refrain from engaging in or supporting any activity that would discredit Mnaasged Child and Family Services.
BRAVERY - Employees of Mnaasged Child and Family Services have a responsibility to:
- Be prepared to defend their beliefs and convictions when requested.
- Take responsibility and be accountable for their actions at all times.
- View constructive criticism positively and move to improve themselves or the situation.
- Acknowledge and admit their mistakes and attempt to solve them in a positive manner.
HONESTY - Employees of Mnaasged Child and Family Services have a responsibility to:
- Refrain from providing false or misleading advice or documentation.
- Act and communicate honestly with no ulterior motive.
- Avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest and advise their immediate supervisor of any potential conflict.
- Perform their duties in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
HUMILITY - Employees Mnaasged Child and Family Services have a responsibility to:
- Delegate their responsibilities and authority to others when required.
- Accept the directives of those in authority.
- Make a change to their actions or decisions when presented with a more constructive way of performing their duties.
- Refrain from viewing themselves as superior to their colleagues and willingly help others when the need exists.
TRUTH - Employees of Mnaasged Child and Family Services have a responsibility to:
- Be knowledgeable of the seven teachings and strive to live by them while performing the functions of their jobs.
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