Making a difference starts with our people
To make a difference in the lives of others at LifeSkills, you have to have possess certain characteristics. Compassion, understanding, patience and determination are some of the characteristics we desire in all of our employees.
Employees choose careers at LifeSkills for many reasons. Time and time again through employee surveys, we have learned that people enjoying working for LifeSkills because the work is meaningful, they know they have made a difference in the lives of others. At the end of the day, it's much more than a paycheck. LifeSkills provides meaningful work with an important mission, all in a great work atmosphere.
Our people are the reason LifeSkills is able to positively impact the lives of thousands each year in our communities. Do you have what it takes to make a difference?
Hundreds of employees... one common purpose
LifeSkills employs more then 450 professional staff, with wide range of education and work experience. From Accountants to Caregivers to Administrative Assistants to Therapist... LifeSkills attracts a variety of employees that is diverse. All of our employees are driven by one common purpose, our company Mission and Shared Values.
LifeSkills' Mission
We support people who experience mental illness, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities as they build meaningful and independent lives.
LifeSkills' Ideals
Hope- We inspire hope for individuals and their families who reach out to LifeSkills each year.
Self-Determination- We support self-determination and the achievement of personal dreams and aspirations.
Work- We promote opportunities for personal growth and increased self-esteem through paid work in meaningful jobs or volunteerism.
Relationships- We build foundations of trust, acceptance and belonging by promoting the development of positive relationships.
Recovery- We champion the belief that recovery is possible for all with proper assessment, treatment and supports
Prevention- We commit to a partnership within our communities to build strong and effective prevention and early intervention programs.
Our Employees Pledge To...
Treat everyone with dignity, respect and thoughtful understanding.
Listen and collaborate to build sustainable partnerships of mutual trust and understanding.
Practice person-centered approaches in all service planning.
Utilize best practices or evidence-based models.
Value human, cultural, individual and family differences.