Week 1

So I am not for sure what to do with this whole blogg thing, because it is something that I have not really done before. But, this is the first one, so here we go.

I am going to write this week on the macro of the agency, since I have not met with a client one on one yet. So, looking at the macro of the agency and the policies that govern it, I turn to the employee handbook which lays out the organizations policies and procedures.

Looking at a policy that is beneficial to the client, I want to discuss section 104 of the employee handbook, which discusses Business Ethics and Conduct. Within this section of the handbook it starts by saying, "The successful business operation and reputation of the agency is built upon the principles of fair dealing and ethical conduct of our employees. Our reputation for integrity and excellence requires careful observance of the spirit and letter of all applicable laws and regulations, as well as a scrupulous regard for the highest standards of conduct and personal integrity." The reason I felt this was an important aspect of the policy of the organization is because it lays a good foundation of how every employee serving the client should conduct themselves. When looking at ethical conduct employees, the client benefits by being treated in a fair and just manner. By having this included in the policy of the organization, not only are they laying out how the company should act or respond, but they are aligning themselves with what the NASW Code of Ethics views as ethical behavior.

When looking at a policy within the organization that could be detrimental to the client, I would like to look at the nature of employment, which is also listed in the employee policy handbook. The policy states, "Employment with the organization is voluntarily entered into, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, the organization may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with our without notice or cause, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or state law." This could could be detrimental to the client for a number of reasons, but the reason I bring this policy up is because the clients the organization serves are kids who may or may not have a stable, positive person in their life. Though this policy is not stating the organization would fire someone for no good reason, the idea of firing at will could be a big blow to kids who are in an unstable environment.

I could not really think of any other policies that would be detrimental to the client, but since no governing entity is perfect, I am sure as time goes on in the semester, one or two may make themselves known. As for this week, thats all I have.