Our Mission
At Commonwealth Supportive Services, we encourage and empower the individual’s independence and their right to choose. We are committed to providing appropriate supports and services that will ultimately improve the quality of life for all of our clients to help them reach their full potential.
We see fine human beings, not the disabilities. We vow to treat the individuals we serve with dignity and respect.
Core Values
We impart positive values to each individual. Trained staff role models appropriate behavior to increase personal growth and self-esteem, enabling them to live successfully in their immediate environments and communities. We demonstrate our connectedness to them through inclusion, supportive relationships, compassionate care, and understanding.
Staff Selection
Staff at CSS are subject to a full background check including criminal, FBI fingerprint and child abuse clearances. They are also required to complete 24 hours of training annually to meet stipulated guidelines as well as to increase their knowledge in serving our clients. CSS will not tolerate any inappropriate conduct from staff while serving our clients.
CSS Non-Discriminatory Statement
lt’s Commonwealth Supportive Services policy to provide adequate, meaningful and measurable supports to our consumers, their family members and employees, in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, sex, color, mental or physical disability, and age. CSS will ensure that reasonable accommodation is made to meet the needs of handicapped employees. The Agency will also take responsible steps to ensure that individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) are given equal opportunity to work and participate in appropriate services and programs offered at CSS to enrich their lives.