• Act with integrity and in good faith in all dealings with children, families, colleagues and the community.
• Communicate honestly, endeavouring to be accurate and objective.
• Treat as confidential information about the children, families and colleagues with whom they work.
• Conscientiously carry out professional responsibilities and duties.
• Acknowledge real or potential conflicts of interest and act in accordance with the principles of the Code of Ethics.
• Respect the dignity of children, families, colleagues and others with whom we interact.
• Respect and safeguard the personal property of clients, NWCDC visitors, other employees and the NWCDC property.
• Plan inclusive programs that communicate respect; for diversity regarding ability, culture, gender, socio-economic status, sexual orientation and family composition.
• Accurately present professional qualifications, education, skills and professional affiliations.
• Not condone or ignore physical, verbal, psychological abuse.
• Ensure that the rights of all clients, stakeholders, other employees shall include freedom from abuse, financial or other exploitation, retaliation, humiliation and neglect.
• “Understanding and Respecting Confidentiality and Code of Ethics Agreement” is signed at the time recruitment and then annually reviewed and signed.

Allegations of violations of ethical conduct by employees of the NWCDC will be investigated promptly and thoroughly by the Executive Director.    Allegations determined to be true are dealt with promptly in accordance with the guidelines of the appropriate professional organization, the laws of B.C. and the policies and procedures of the NWCDC.

NWCDC is committed to the provision of quality services in a family-centred environment.  The NWCDC Society is fortunate to have highly qualified and caring staff, if you would like to speak to anyone about services, programs  or the NWCDC in general you can reach us at the following:

Administration

Kerri Bassett, Executive Director