Code of Conduct - App D.pdf

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APPENDIX A

DEPARTMENT OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS (“DDAP”)

TRAINER CODE OF CONDUCT

DDAP expects all contracted trainers to perform their duties with professionalism, integrity, and impartiality. Additionally, all trainers should understand, support, and implement the mission of

DDAP to engage, coordinate, and lead the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s effort to prevent and reduce drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction and abuse; and to promote recovery, thereby reducing the human and economic impact of the disease. DDAP recognizes that trainers display their personalities and character in addition to their expertise and abilities as educators. While a balance of formality and informality is inherent to a successful training a successful training session must cultivate a friendly, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere for all participants.

All contracted DDAP trainers shall follow this code of conduct.

1. Discrimination and Harassment

1.1. DDAP is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all training participants, and therefore does not promote, condone, or otherwise tolerate harassment and/or discrimination in any form. Trainers shall not mistreat, treat differently, or display a demeaning attitude towards training participants, other trainers, or DDAP staff, because of race, color, religious creed, handicap, age, sex, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, or philosophical differences.

2. Representation of Interests

2.1. Trainers shall not represent any other agency, provider, or other entity while conducting a training authorized by DDAP.

2.2. Trainers shall not bring any unauthorized materials for sale or distribution before, during, or after a DDAP-authorized training event.

2.3. Trainers shall not engage in political activity, including non-course related political discussions with training participants, during a DDAP-authorized training event.

3. Misuse of Information

3.1. Trainers shall not use DDAP-owned training materials to conduct any training that is not authorized by DDAP.

3.2. Trainers shall not make any changes or revisions to any DDAP-owned training materials.

If a trainer believes changes are necessary, the trainer must contact the DDAP Training

Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs

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Section. DDAP’s Training Section will review the requested changes and determine whether to incorporate the change into the training materials.

3.3. Trainers shall always observe the copyright and trademark laws and respect intellectual property of others. Trainers shall acknowledge and cite sources for all training materials.

3.4. Trainers shall not deliver training on any subject outside of their professional skill, knowledge and understanding

4. Professional Conduct

4.1. Trainers shall present themselves in a professional manner at all times when conducting training authorized by DDAP.

4.2. Trainers shall wear business casual attire while conducting DDAP-authorized trainings.

4.3. Punctuality is a critical aspect of professionalism, and trainings must start on time.

Trainers shall be at an in-person training no later than 30 minutes prior to the start time or contact the Training Section if they will arrive later than that. Trainers shall log into the training platform no later than 15 minutes prior to the start time of a virtual training.

4.4. Students will evaluate all trainers at the end of each training. The Training Section will review and address any identified concerns or deficiencies. Training Section staff may attend trainings unannounced to evaluate the training presentation and content.