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Slide 1 - Welcome

 

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Welcome to the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) Computer Assisted Training session. This session will discuss the DCS Code of Conduct. The DCS Code of Conduct is not a stand‐alone policy, but instead an overarching set of ethical standards that will assist in guiding DCS staff.

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Slide 2 - Purpose of the Code of Conduct

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The DCS Code of Conduct is designed to support the vision, mission, and values of DCS.  It sets forth the value and behavioral expectations DCS has for its staff, and demonstrates the commitment to high quality services that best meet the needs of the child.  The Code of Conduct is the commitment of DCS to every child and family in the State of Indiana. 

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Slide 3 - Employee Responsibilities

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DCS expects that all employees will act in a manner consistent with this code, and in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures. It is the employee’s responsibility to read and understand the DCS Code of Conduct in its entirety. Failure to follow the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.  Concerns about employee conduct should be reported to the appropriate supervisor, or the DCS Ethics Officer at ethics@dcs.in.gov .  You will be required to read the following presentation and answer five questions at the conclusion. It is imperative for you to read all of the DCS Code of Conduct in its entirety. 

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Slide 4 - Contents

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The DCS Code of Conduct is composed of guidelines for all DCS employees, and additional specific guidelines for child services employees, guidelines for child support employees, and guidelines for DCS management and executive staff. 

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Slide 5 - Code of Conduct Topics for Review

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The following guidelines for all employees will be reviewed during this computer assisted training. They include competency, accuracy and documentation of work, client self‐determination, confidentiality, conflict of interest, diversity, integrity, obligation to report, personal conduct, and personal relationships.  The code of conduct includes other guidelines for employees.  Please read each section thoroughly, and then click the continue button when you are ready to proceed. 

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Slide 6 - Competency

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Slide 7 - Accuracy and Documentation of Work

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Slide 8 - Client Self-Determination

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Slide 9 - Confidentiality

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Slide 10 - Conflict of Interest 1

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Slide 11 - Conflict of Interest 2

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Slide 12 - Diversity

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Slide 13 - Integrity

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Slide 14 - Obligation to Report

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Slide 15 - Personal Conduct 1

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Slide 16 - Personal Conduct 2

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Slide 17 - Personal Relationships 1

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Slide 18 - Personal Relationships 2

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Slide 19 - Guidelines for Child Services

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Next in our review of the DCS Code of Conduct includes the guidelines specific for child services. This review will include responsibilities to the child, responsibilities to the parent, and responsibilities to the court.  Please read each section thoroughly, and then click the continue button when you are ready to proceed.

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Slide 20 - Responsibilities to the Child 

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Slide 21 - Responsibilities to the Parent

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Slide 22 - Responsibilities to the Courts

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Slide 23 - Guidelines for Child Support

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Next in our review of the DCS Code of Conduct, you will review the guidelines for child support. This review will include the responsibilities to Indiana children, and the responsibilities to the custodial, and non‐custodial parent.  Please read each section thoroughly, and then click the continue button when you are ready to proceed.

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Slide 24 - Responsibilities to Indiana Children 

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Slide 25 - Responsibilities to the Custodial/Non-Custodial Parent

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Slide 26 - Guidelines for Management & Executive Staff

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Last, you will review the guidelines for DCS management and executive staff. This review will discuss the topics of supervision of employees, and organizational planning.  Please read each section thoroughly, and then click the continue button when you are ready to proceed.

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Slide 27 - Supervision of Employees 

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Slide 28 - Organizational Planning

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Slide 29 – Quiz Intro

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The following 5 question quiz will help demonstrate your understanding of the topics discussed during this training session. You must answer all 5 questions correctly in order to receive credit for completing this training. To begin the quiz, please click the continue button.

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Slide 35 - Thank You 

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This concludes the training session on the DCS Code of Conduct.  Again, this training is intended to provide a high level overview of the sections covered. Therefore, it is imperative for you to read all of the DCS Code of Conduct in its entirety.