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RHD is a values-driven organization. Although
many values are important to the organization, some specific
values serve as its cornerstone:
Respect for
the dignity and worth of each individual
Employees and consumers have the right to
live and/or work in an environment that affirms their
fundamental dignity as human beings and does not insult or
demean them.
Multi-level
thinking
RHD promotes a "win-win" thinking process
that encourages the expression of many different viewpoints and
rejects one-dimensional thinking.
Empowerment
of Groups
At RHD, power resides with the group, not
with the individual. Group leaders are empowered to empower
others and no person, regardless of position, has permission to
treat others in an inappropriate or dictatorial manner.
Decentralization of authority
Local decision-making should be maximized
and, whenever possible, power and responsibility should not be
centralized.
Safe and
open environment
All RHD settings must be open environments
where employees and consumers feel safe to communicate their
thoughts, feelings, and concerns.
Creativity
All consumers and employees should be
actively encouraged and supported to express fresh ideas and
approaches, regardless of the degree to which they depart from
what is typical or commonplace.
Honesty and
trust
All RHD environments are expected to be
places of honest communication which promote and support the
belief that each consumer and employee is worthy of trust and
must always be treated with respect.
Diversity
Diversity with regard to characteristics such
as race, age, gender, ethnicity, culture, levels of education,
economic status, religion and sexual orientation are valued and
promoted by the organization. The corporation rejects all
discriminatory behaviors toward any individual or group.
Organizational integrity
RHD embraces the obligation to conduct all of
its work with strict adherence to the highest ethical standards,
including issues relating to laws and regulations and the proper
utilization of funds.
Ongoing
growth and development
The organization is committed to the constant
improvement and utilization of its capacity to respond
effectively to new social needs and service challenges.
Personal and
professional enrichment
RHD is committed to creating environments
that promote the maximum enrichment of the personal and
profesional life of each consumer and employee.
Quality
service
All programs are required to deliver quality
service that carefully assesses consumer needs and satisfaction,
evaluates designated service outcomes, and is the result of an
ongoing process of teamwork and group participation.
Download RHD's
full Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.
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