POLICY: Competence is the ability of individuals and systems to respond respectfully and “Cultural effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races ,ethnic backgrounds and religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the cultural differences and similarities and the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each. Cultural competence involves recognition and respect for differences among clients in terms of their values, expectations, and experiences with clinical treatment, while at the same time recognizing the culture–based practices and dictates of organized treatment, and the values, expectations and experiences of the providers who practice it. Culturally competent care becomes possible only with the skillful management of the interplay between these elements which make up an encounter, and determine the points of access or barrier at the institutional level.”* PROCEDURE: CREST requires that all employees undergo cultural competency and diversity training within (90) days of hire to assure that all employees are competent to provide the most effective and efficient treatment possible to each person served. Each employee is also required to participate in an annual review of CREST cultural competency and diversity policy. takes all possible steps to assure that all levels of employees (leadership, management, direct services and supportive services, volunteers) are reflective of the population served. CREST advertises in the local and regional newspapers in which the person served resides. We assess the ability of each applicant to assimilate into the community that we serve and depending on professional competency, we attempt to hire staff is as reflective to our population as possible. REFERENCES: * CCHCP’S Cultural Competency Curriculum, 1999 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY All staff, clients, families and other CREST affiliated parties. PURPOSE: CREST, believes that a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity is more than a legal and moral obligation; it is also sound business practice to realize the potential of every individual. To provide equal employment in advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the agency will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Except where required or allowed by law, employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employees race, creed, religion, sex national origin, age disability, or any characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignments, compensation, counseling, and discipline, and termination, access to employee services, benefits, and training. Our agency will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
POLICY: “Cultural Competence is the ability of individuals and systems to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races ,ethnic backgrounds and religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the cultural differences and similarities and the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each. Cultural competence involves recognition and respect for differences among clients in terms of their values, expectations, and experiences with clinical treatment, while at the same time recognizing the culture–based practices and dictates of organized treatment, and the values, expectations and experiences of the providers who practice it. Culturally competent care becomes possible only with the skillful management of the interplay between these elements which make up an encounter, and determine the points of access or barrier at the institutional level.”* PROCEDURE: CREST requires that all employees undergo cultural competency and diversity training within (90) days of hire to assure that all employees are competent to provide the most effective and efficient treatment possible to each person served. Each employee is also required to participate in an annual review of CREST cultural competency and diversity policy. takes all possible steps to assure that all levels of employees (leadership, management, direct services and supportive services, volunteers) are reflective of the population served. CREST advertises in the local and regional newspapers in which the person served resides. We assess the ability of each applicant to assimilate into the community that we serve and depending on professional competency, we attempt to hire staff is as reflective to our population as possible. REFERENCES: * CCHCP’S Cultural Competency Curriculum, 1999 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY All staff, clients, families and other CREST affiliated parties. PURPOSE: CREST, believes that a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity is more than a legal and moral obligation; it is also sound business practice to realize the potential of every individual. To provide equal employment in advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the agency will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Except where required or allowed by law, employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employees race, creed, religion, sex national origin, age disability, or any characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignments, compensation, counseling, and discipline, and termination, access to employee services, benefits, and training. Our agency will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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