ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES Honoring God · Modeling the Christian principles upon which COC was founded. · Affirming that each person served is created in the image of God. · Attending to the spiritual needs of persons served. Commitment to Service · Responsiveness to our diverse constituency, including persons served and their parents; guardians and family members; individual donors; supporting churches; businesses and foundations; volunteers; funding sources; referral sources; governing bodies; businesses providing contract work and job placements; support service providers; consultants; regulatory bodies; and staff members. · Advocating for people with disabilities at the local, state, and national level. · Regularly assessing best practices in disability services for their application at COC. · Incorporating person-centered planning into each person's services that promotes normalization, the developmental model, participation, and choice through informed decision-making. · Making every effort to continue serving people even amidst difficult challenges. · Continually improving and developing the organization's services. Responsible Stewardship · Balancing the needs of persons served with funding source capabilities. · Being responsible stewards of public and private funds. · Attaining consistent profitability that enables reinvestment in the organization and service improvements. Leadership Excellence · Exceeding the law and standards established by regulatory and accrediting bodies. · Efficiently and effectively leading the organization. · Hiring and retaining staff members on the basis of talent, compatibility and experience who are committed to our Christian values, possess high personal integrity, possess excellent people skills, and possess the ability to learn the technical aspects of their job. · Equipping staff to carry out their jobs and commitment to the personal growth of each staff member. · Ensuring accountability for work performance. · Solving problems nearest their source. · Maintaining a spirit of cooperation, respect, teamwork, honesty, and open communication. · Developing leadership skills at all levels of the organization.