Culturally competent Sample Clauses

Culturally competent. The wraparound process demonstrates respect for and builds on the values, preferences, beliefs, culture, and identity of the child/youth and family, and their community.
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Culturally competent. The capacity to provide services in an effective manner that is sensitive to the culture, race, ethnicity, language and other characteristics of an individual. Such services may include, but are not limited to, use of bilingual and bicultural staff, provision of services in culturally appropriate alternative settings, and use of bicultural paraprofessionals as intermediaries with professional staff.
Culturally competent. A set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, practices and policies that are formed within an agency, and among professionals that enable the system, agency, and professionals to work respectfully, effectively and responsibly in diverse situations. Essential elements of cultural competence include understanding diversity issues at work, understanding the dynamic of difference, institutionalizing cultural knowledge, and adapting to and encouraging organizational diversity.
Culturally competent. Cable of working with the differences between client and counselor. Differences may be in ethnicity or sexual orientation.
Culturally competent. The attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary for providing quality care to diverse populations. Cultural competence is an ongoing process in which the nurse continuously strives to achieve the ability to work effectively within the cultural context of patients. This involves accepting and respecting differences in personal beliefs, as well as having general cultural and cultural-specific information so the nurse knows what questions to ask (AACN, 2013).
Culturally competent. Under the HSRA, refers to the ability of a Provider to deliver or ensure access to services in a manner that effectively responds to the languages, values, and practices present in the various cultures of its clients so the Provider can respond to the individual needs of each client.
Culturally competent. The entire Wraparound process is built on the values, preferences, beliefs, culture, and identity of the child/youth and family.
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Related to Culturally competent

  • Cultural Competence A. The CONTRACTOR shall participate in the State's efforts to promote the delivery of services in a culturally competent manner to all beneficiaries, including those with limited English proficiency and diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and regardless of gender, sexual orientation or gender identity. (42 C.F.R. § 438.206(c)(2).)

  • MEDICALLY FRAGILE STUDENTS 1. If a teacher will be providing instructional or other services to a medically fragile student, the teacher or another adult who will be present when the instruction or other services are being provided will be advised of the steps to be taken in the event an emergency arises relating to the student's medical condition.

  • Cultural ceremonial leave may be taken as whole or part days off. Each day or part thereof, shall be deducted from:

  • Study Area The study area focused on the Bulk Power System in South-Eastern New York between Albany and New York City, and voltages underlying systems at 115 kV and above in the lower Xxxxxx Valley (Zones G, H & I). In the PSS™E power flow base case provided by NYISO, facilities rated at 115 kV and above in PSS™E designated areas 6 through 11 are monitored in the study. These areas are: • Capital District • Xxxxxx • Millwood • Xxxxxxxxx • Con Ed • Long Island

  • Cultural Competency 1. All program staff shall receive at least one (1) in-service training per year on some aspect of providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services. At least once per year and upon request, Contractor shall provide County with a schedule of in-service training(s) and a list of participants at each such training.

  • Teaching Assistants 1. All Teaching Assistants shall receive the same remuneration per base unit and the difference between the amount paid a Graduate Teaching Assistant and other Teaching Assistants is an associated scholarship. See XIII D. for appropriate compensation.

  • Community Based Adult Intensive Service (AIS) and Child and Family Intensive Treatment (CFIT) – AIS/CFIT programs offer services primarily based in the home and community for qualifying adults and children with moderate- to-severe mental health conditions. These programs consist at a minimum of ongoing emergency/crisis evaluations, psychiatric assessment, medication evaluation and management, case management, psychiatric nursing services, and individual, group, and family therapy. In a Provider’s Office/In Your Home This plan covers individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and family therapy when rendered by: • Psychiatrists; • Licensed Clinical Psychologists; • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers; • Advance Practice Registered Nurses (Clinical Nurse Specialists/Nurse Practitioners- Behavioral Health); • Licensed Mental Health Counselors; and • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. Psychological Testing This plan covers psychological testing as a behavioral health benefit when rendered by: • neuropsychologists; • psychologists; or • pediatric neurodevelopmental specialists. This plan covers neuropsychological testing as described in the Tests, Labs and Imaging section.

  • SENIORITY AND PROBATION Regular Seniority or Casual Seniority shall not be recognized by the Employer during the Probationary Period.

  • Physical/Occupational Therapy This plan covers physical and occupational therapy when: • ordered by a physician; • received from a licensed physical or occupational therapist; • a program is implemented to provide habilitative or rehabilitative services. See Autism Services when physical therapy and occupational therapy services are rendered as part of the treatment of autism spectrum disorder. The amount you pay and any benefit limit will be the same whether the services are provided for habilitative or rehabilitative purposes.

  • SKILLED TRADES The provisions of the General Agreement shall apply to employees in the Skilled Trades classifications except as altered by the provisions of this Article.

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