Below is a link to the 2023 Revised Employee Handbook.
CFC Staff Handbook
Changes throughout Staff Handbook:
Annually, the CFC Employee Handbook undergoes editing to provide clarity, update existing policy to conform with organizational or technological changes, and/or to add policy(ies) in compliance with best practices or federal and/or state laws and regulations. Every other year, attorneys at Squire Patton Boggs review the handbook in its entirety to ensure its compliance and legality.
It is your responsibility as a CFC employee to read and familiarize yourself with the handbook. However, to help expedite your review, here is a summary of updates in this edition:
- Culture: Four Pillars of Prevention, Preparedness, Restoration, and Preservation were added alongside our Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Revised and board-approved Guiding Principles and Religious Belief Statements updated
- Section: Substance Use Policy completely revamped and updated to satisfy contractual obligations and current practice of annual drug screening while abiding by the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (“AMMA”).
- Section: Conflict of Interest updated to remove “contractor” language and clarify on an employee’s ability to interact with CFC programs (i.e. client/recipient relationship).
- Section: Telecommuting language updated to “Remote Work”. Language throughout modernized and updated.
- Section: Dress Code shortened to reflect practical expectations of a professional work environment. Language was updated to be generalized and non-prescriptive. Additional portion added regarding Personal Hygiene expectations.
- Section: Use of Agency Equipment language updated regarding software, alteration(s) of agency equipment, and a statement of prohibition of clients using staff devices.
- Section: Computer/Internet Usage language modernized and updated throughout.
- Section: Social Networking guidelines updated to provide best practices in maintaining professional boundaries with clients and amongst staff.
- Section: Use of Personal Vehicle
- Time Off/Leaves of Absence sections updated to include Family Care KIDS staff guidelines.
If you have any questions, please contact Staff Care.
Thank you for all the hard work you do each day!