Crisis Intervention Services DBA Sierra Community House

“The finance committee, which consists of board and community members, reviews the form 990, approves it for filing, and provides the board with a synopsis of this document. A copy of the form 990 will be made available at our incline office for 7 days for any board member or director who has interest in reviewing this document in greater detail.”

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy and every board member is required at the initial time of any conflict to disclose to the board and/or chair of the board of this conflict. The conflict of interest for staff is covered in the employee handbook. Staff who find themselves in a conflict of interest situation must report it immediately to their immediate supervisor or to the executive director. The board review the employee handbook annually and also reviews the conflict of interest policy, which is part of the organization's bylaws. The board is reminded of the importance of disclosing any and all possible conflicts of interest. Following the board's review, the staff will also review the employee handbook which includes the conflict of interest policy.”

“Compensation of the executive director is reviewed annually by the executive members of the board of directors, who provide a recommendation to the full board of directors for deliberation and decision. As part of the annual review, the executive members consider performance, attainment of goals and targets, and compensation information of similar organizations of similar size and geographic region. Substantiation of the deliberation and decision process includes a review of the executive director completed by board members and staff, and minutes of the board meetings stating, discussing, and approving the decision.”

“Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are disclosed and made available to anyone that requests this information.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Children's Services - The children's program at Crisis Intervention Services dba Tahoe Safe Alliance is designed to provide comprehensive treatment and services to children who have experienced or are at risk for abuse. We support children who are at risk by providing advocacy, accompaniment, and support groups as well as individual and group therapy. The program is designed to help children understand that they are not responsible for the abuse they have experienced. It also help them heal from the trauma of violence and abuse, and teaches them how to be safe at home and in the community. The children served are under 18 and have experienced physical abuse, sexual abuse/exploitation, emotional abuse, physical/emotional neglect, health and medical neglect, abandonment, domestic and family violence, abduction, school and community violence, acts of terrorism, and hate crimes. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Volunteer Program - Volunteers work primarily on the help line providing 24-hour coverage with the Children's Program, Safe House Buddy Program, and the Prevention Program. Volunteer training is held throughout the year including two crisis intervention trainings, a 60+ hour training for volunteers providing direct services to clients, Peakers Bureau training, Prevention Program training and special event training.”