BOSS nurtures a supportive environment for self-development by providing quality training, opportunities for creativity, and acknowledgment and praise for people's work and personal growth. BOSS strives for consistent treatment of all BOSS employees based our union contract and personnel policies. BOSS respects staff with a reciprocal process and standards of supervision and evaluation based on consistency, realistic expectations, clear goals and defined job descriptions. BOSS nurtures an environment where staff can take care of themselves and maintain good physical and mental health. Principles to guide Relationships with the Community BOSS seeks funders, partners, donors, volunteers, and other supporters who share our values.
BOSS strives for equality in our partnerships.
Recognizing that BOSS is part of a large community that includes diverse organizations, institutions, and individuals who have equal rights and concerns, BOSS treats all contact from our community with courtesy, respect, patience, and helpfulness. Principles to guide Board Relationships BOSS's Board of Directors is guided by the organization's core values in all dealings and interactions within the organization and in the larger community. The Board maintains honest and open channels of communication with each other and with the Executive Director, who is their primary liaison with the organization. The Board respects the challenges and strengths of BOSS's target population, and strives to demonstrate their support by participating in events, fund drives, and advocacy that directly affect participants. The Board understands their role and strives to ensure that all information they share with the community about BOSS is appropriate and accurate.