That means we take a personal approach to providing support so that each person may live life to the fullest, with maximum independence and minimum interference from us. We succeed by being flexible, thoughtful and innovative while involving others important in the life of an individual. We also involve other community members that can add value in the setting up of a Natural Support system. We do not take what we do lightly. We are particular about the way we do what we do, and rely on our shared value structure to guide us. By its very nature, to serve and support is a collaborative process: doing with, rather than for someone.

All services are based on Person Centered Planning, which focus on assets, skills, abilities and desires, rather than perceived deficits. We provide these services in affordable housing units that we own as well as in homes owned or rented by the individuals we support.

Through person centered planning and integration support our Community Outreach Services assists adults with disabilities to function with only needed support within their own homes, neighborhoods and communities.

Communitas believes every person has unfathomable gifts to share. Moreover serving individuals, rather than groups, categories or labels, allows us both the privilege and opportunity to concentrate on the strengths that every individual possesses. The best we can offer each other is to be willing to share our gifts and be ready to receive others’ gifts.

Vision, Mission, & Core Values

Communitas Vision Statement

Communities that embrace the unique gifts, talents and contributions of all.

Communitas Mission Statement

Communitas builds community through individualized systems of development, investment, service and collaboration.

Communitas Core Values

• All people must be included in their community.

• All people have a sense of responsibility and accountability to their community.

• All people have the right to empowerment, independent choice, and personal growth that is acknowledged and promoted.

• All people have a uniqueness that are the driving force for all services.

• All relationships provide the strength of our organization.

• Our organization must be a responsible steward of the public and private trust.

When individuals work in an environment governed by the fundamental principles of integrity, honesty, compassion, creativity, and excellence, they are more able to accept the many challenges and take advantage of the many opportunities which arise.

Communitas expects that all of its employees will guide their behavior by the values above. It provides tangible guidelines in characterizing expected behavior that will lead us toward living these values and foster an environment in which these values may thrive. Therefore our core values are not expected to include examples of all expected behavior.

All of our employees are expected to:

1. Act with Integrity.

2. Be respectful, fair and courteous in all our professional interactions including colleagues, individuals served and other professional relationships, regardless of where the interaction occurs.

3. Recognize the primacy of the interests, rights, and prerogative of the individuals served.

4. Maintain the utmost of Confidentiality.

5. Promote the general welfare of society.

6. Embody Competence and Professional Development.

7. Act with Propriety and avoid conflict of interest or its appearance.

Communitas’ Code of Ethics is an ethical framework and a statement of corporate values. It is based upon the premise that no single document could possibly anticipate all the challenges and opportunities Communitas will face. However, it is also based upon the premise that when individuals work in an environment governed by the fundamental principles of integrity, honesty, compassion, creativity, and excellence, they are more able to accept the many challenges and take advantage of the many opportunities which arise.