Chemical Dependency Illness Sample Clauses

Chemical Dependency Illness. ‌ The state and Cascadia College each recognize chemical dependency as a treatable illness. 15.17.01 As an employer, the College's concern with chemical dependency is strictly limited to its effect on a faculty member’s job performance or on-the-job behavior. There is no intent to intrude upon the private life of any faculty member. For the purpose of this procedure, chemical dependency is defined as an illness produced by repeated use of alcohol or other drugs resulting in an inability to perform assigned work satisfactorily or in unacceptable behavior on the job. It is intended that implementation of this procedure will not require any special regulations, privileges, or exemptions from the standard administrative practices applicable to job performance requirements. 15.17.02 Supervisors are not expected to act as counselors, nor use their observation of behavioral changes or performance deficiencies to diagnose problems of alcohol or drug abuse. The supervisor’s role is to document deficiencies which have not responded to normal supervisory corrective action. 15.17.03 Any faculty member suffering from chemical dependency will receive the same consideration and benefits presently extended to faculty members having any other illness, including the use of leave, if necessary, to actively engage in an appropriate program of treatment. It is expected that a faculty member with chemical dependency will seek appropriate treatment for the illness. Records pertaining to chemical dependency shall be kept in separate confidential files, for purposes allowed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and other pertinent laws and regulations. No faculty member shall have job security or promotional opportunities jeopardized solely by seeking treatment of the illness. 15.17.04 The responsibility to correct unsatisfactory job performance or behavior resulting from an apparent chemical dependency problem, rests with the employee. Failure to do so, for whatever reason, will result in appropriate corrective or disciplinary action as determined by the College. Faculty members, who suspect they may have a chemical dependency problem, even in its early stages, should voluntarily seek information and counseling and, when indicated, follow through with prescribedtreatment.

Chemical Dependency Illness. 1. The State of Washington and the College Board of Trustees recognize chemical dependency as a treatable illness. The College will observe State regulations and internal administrative procedures in the treatment of chemical dependency problems. 2. Any College faculty member suffering from chemical dependency will receive the same consideration and benefits presently extended to employees having any other illness, including the use of sick leave, if necessary, to pursue an appropriate program of treatment. 3. The responsibility to correct unsatisfactory job performance or behavior resulting from an apparent chemical dependency problem rests with the faculty member. Failure to do so, for whatever reason, will result in appropriate corrective or disciplinary action consistent with just cause standards.