Vision & Values

Aim

The aim of Summertree is to provide quality care for the people we support.

Some indicators of quality care include:

• Provide a home environment in which individuals feel safe, secure, comfortable and happy.
• Provide care and support in a way that is viewed by the consumer as compassionate and caring.
• Provide home environments that are clean and well maintained.
• Operate homes that adhere to the standards of contract agencies, state licensing, and accreditation.
• Integrate those we serve into the mainstream of the community.

Vision

• Maintain a standard of excellence.
• Be the most sought after provider by consumers and guardians.
• Have a reputation of being a “top quality” organization.
• Meet the dynamic needs of the individuals in settings that are best for them.
• Be viewed as a leader in the field.
• Strive for continuous quality improvement.
• Provide ongoing opportunities for consumer interaction and integration into the communities in which they reside.
• Use creative resources to overcome obstacles and barriers (i.e. dwindling state financial resources, increased operating costs, scarce employee pool, etc.)

Values

• Treat all stakeholders (consumers, staff, parents, guardians, venders, associates and colleagues) with dignity, respect and professionalism.
• Believe that all consumers have strengths.
• Value the critical importance of direct support staff.
• Maintain high moral standards.
• Encourage trust and honesty throughout the organization.
• Provide needed staff orientation and training that is comprehensive, useful and appropriate.