N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18 § 433.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 433.4 - Code of conduct

(a) The Justice Center issued code of conduct for custodians must be provided by the facility or provider agency to employees, volunteers or consultants of the agency that are custodians as defined in this Part. The code shall guide the conduct of such custodians with respect to the safety, dignity and welfare of vulnerable persons to whom they provide care. The facility or provider agency shall establish a process by which each custodian is provided with a copy of the code of conduct and is required, at the time of his or her initial employment, and at least annually thereafter, to acknowledge that he or she has read and understands such code of conduct. Such process shall provide for the enforcement of such code consistent with appropriate collective bargaining agreements.

(b) Minimum requirements for custodians under the code of conduct include, but are not limited to:

(1) Supporting the emotional, physical and personal wellbeing of the vulnerable persons they serve, including their protection from abuse and neglect, and to seek guidance and advice to resolve issues as needed when making decisions relating to the persons they serve.

(2) Assisting, in a safe and appropriate way, the vulnerable persons they serve to direct the course of their own lives and recognizing the potential for lifelong learning and growth.

(3) Participating in available, appropriate training to maintain their competency and skill-level, and to model and shape the behavior of their co-workers.

(4) Promoting and practicing justice, fairness and equity for the vulnerable persons they support, uphold and respect their human and civil rights and respect their human dignity and uniqueness.

(5) Assisting, where appropriate, the vulnerable persons served in developing and maintaining relationships with families.

(6) Advocating with and/or on behalf of the vulnerable persons served for their needs, interests, justice, inclusion and community participation as appropriate for that person.

(7) Reporting all reportable incidents as required in in this part as well as section 491 of the Social Services Law.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 18 § 433.4

Amended New York State Register December 23, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Issue 51, eff. 12/23/2015