About Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley (GESMV)
Our mission is to empower people with disabilities and other disadvantages to achieve independence and improve their quality of life.
Our vision is to make it possible for all people to live, learn, work and play with full inclusion in the life of the community.
Our Core Values Define Our Culture and Guide Our Work Through:
Impact
We offer high quality services that provide long-term positive outcomes for the people we serve.
Stewardship
We safeguard resources entrusted to us by the community.
Accountability
We take responsibility for the achievement of our goals and offer a hand up to others in taking ownership of their future.
Safety and Wellness
We create and maintain a safe environment where overall wellness is encouraged and promoted.
Customer Experience
We provide superior customer service treating everyone with compassion and empathy so they feel valued and appreciated.
Innovation
We approach our work with the spirit and agility that fosters creativity and continuous improvement.
Inclusion
We embrace diversity by respecting everyone's strengths and talents.
In 1934, we opened our doors as a Goodwill affiliate and focused on assisting people to live independently through job training and job placement services. This important endeavor, in the community, was based on the Goodwill model of focusing on empowering people through the dignity of work.
In 1999, we combined with another mission-focused organization known as Easterseals, which gave us the opportunity to serve children and seniors, thus broadening our scope of support for the communities we serve.
Today, this powerful combination known as Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley serves people with disabilities and other needs in 29 Ohio counties and numerous local communities, from Lima in the north, Portsmouth, OH. and Greenup & Vanceburg KY. in the south, Greenville in the west, and Urbana and Bellefontaine in the east.
Accreditations & Affiliations
Working as a partner with Goodwill International and Easterseals, Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley (GESMV) is one of 6 dual affiliates in the country.
GESMV is a accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of persons served. Every three years GESMV is reviewed and awarded accreditation in its programs. The following programs have been accredited for by CARF for three years:
Community Employment Services: Employment Services
Community Employment Services: Job Development
Case Management/Services Coordination: Integrated SUD/Mental Health (Adults)
Case Management/Services Coordination: Integrated SUD/Mental Health (Children and Adolescents)
Outpatient Treatment: Integrated: SUD/Mental Health (Adults)
Outpatient Treatment: Mental Health (Children and Adolescents)
Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley Miracle Clubhouse is also a member of Clubhouse International and adheres to this organization's standards. The Miracle Clubhouse received a three year accreditation.
GESMV also partners with many local, state and national organizations to provide the community outstanding programs and services.
Transparency in Coverage
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley.
To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the button to see these files.
Code of Ethics
All employees of Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley (GESMV), assume a public trust and recognize the importance of high ethical standards within the organization. Accordingly, employees will exemplify:
Commitment beyond self
Obedience of the law
Commitment to the public good
Respect for the value and dignity of all individuals
Accountability to the public
Truthfulness
Fairness
Responsible application of resources
In keeping with these principles, employees commit to the following:
1. I will conduct myself in a manner that merits the trust and support of the public, and that affects GESMVs’ reputation in a positive manner.
2. I will observe all applicable laws, ethical business practices, and truthfulness in marketing GESMV’s services.
3. I will treat others with respect, doing for and to others what I would have done for and to me in similar circumstances. I will not engage in or condone any form of harassment or discrimination.
4. I will accurately represent my education, training, experience, and competencies as they relate to my profession and position.
5. I will strive for the highest possible quality of service in the performance of my job.
6. I will strive for personal and professional growth to improve my effectiveness in my job.
7. I will hold in confidence all information I obtain about persons served, and any sensitive information about GESMV.
8. I will not have a personal relationship with a participant that might affect my professional relationship or services to that person.
9. I will be a responsible steward of GESMV resources.
10. I will take no actions that could benefit me personally at the unwarranted expense of GESMV, avoiding even the appearance of a conflict of interest. I will exercise prudence in the expenses I charge to GESMV. I will disclose any business relationship that could result in a conflict of interest.
11. I will not accept favors, significant gifts or gratuities with a value of $25.00 or more, or other benefits to myself or others close to me, from people who are affected by the performance of my job. Employees in the Retail Division may not accept any gifts.
12. I will not lend to, borrow from, sell anything to, or purchase anything from a participant.
13. If I know that a coworker has violated ethical standards, I will report the activity to my supervisor or another member of management. I understand that my report will not result in any reprisals to me by GESMV.
14. I will not falsify information in any record maintained by Goodwill Easterseals.
15. I will maintain GESMV records that I am responsible for in a complete and accurate manner and will not falsify or destroy records to impede an investigation or anticipated legal proceedings.
16. I will not engage in an actual or potential conflict of interest by using my position to influence a decision or have business dealings on behalf of GESMV that might result in a personal gain for me or for one of my relatives. I will not participate in exchanging of gifts that could lead to an actual or potential conflict of interest. I will not engage in personal fundraising for outside events and organizations or distribute information about them, during working time. I will comply with Solicitation and Fundraising policy.
17. I shall comply with the Witnessing of Legal Documents policy and understand that authority to witness documents is limited to persons designated by the Chief Executive Officer of the Organization.
18. I understand that GESMV property includes but is not limited to personnel files, paper documents, electronic records, voicemail, emails, services, technology, software, company issued-cell phones, desks, lockers, and all equipment. All GESMV property belongs solely to GESMV and is not the personal property of employees.
19. Understanding this document does not cover all possible ethical situations; I commit to abide by all generally accepted principles of ethical behavior.
20. I understand that violation of this code may be grounds for dismissal.
GESMV Employees should report allegations of ethical violations directly to their supervisor, a member of management, Manager of Compliance and Auditing, a member of Human Resources, or follow the procedures contained in the Whistleblower Policy.
After receiving a report of a Code of Ethics violation an investigation will be launched by the Director of Human Resources in conjunction with the Manager of Compliance and Auditing. If through the investigatory process GESMV determines that a violation of the Code of Ethics has occurred, effective remedial action will be taken in accordance with the circumstances involved. The corrective action issued will be proportional to the severity of the conduct up to and including termination of employment.
GESMV prohibits retaliation of any kind against employees or others covered by this policy, who, in good faith, report ethical violations. If an employee feels they have been subjected to any form of retaliation, the employee should report that conduct to their immediate supervisor, another member of management, or Human Resources. Any employee determined to have retaliated against such employees will be subject to discipline, up to and including immediate termination of employment.