Bear Creek Services
Description
Bear Creek Services is a non-profit organization based in Rochester, MN, that provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries. We were founded in 1976 out of necessity by parents of children with developmental disabilities. After a long and tiresome struggle, we opened our first group home in May of that same year. We now operate 14 group homes and provide supports to 50+ individuals in our Independent Living Services program. Our mission is to provide personalized community life experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries.
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to support people with disabilities to live an empowered life.
We, first and foremost, value the voices of the individuals we support, to direct the way we provide their support services, allowing for personal choices and risk taking.
We value the concern, commitment, and voices of those who love and care for the people we support.
We value the diversity of all of us at Bear Creek Services and commit to listen, learn, and grow as we promote a sense of belonging for all people.
We value the physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing of each person.
We value our role in supporting and promoting relationship building and belonging.
We value empowered, well trained, compassionate, creative, professional, and respectful staff.
We value open and honest communication.
We value collaborative relationships with other provider agencies and community partners.
We value the neighborhoods we live in and strive to be valued members of those neighborhoods.
We value innovation, integrity, and excellence in all aspects of the services we provide.
We value good stewardship of the resources we have been entrusted with by those we support, our community, our state, and our country.
And lastly, we value joy…in life, in work, in our communities.
Why Work for Us
All of our employees have the opportunity to make a large impact on the lives of the people we support. At Bear Creek Services, we see ourselves as a support system for individuals with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries to help them maximize their potential and enjoy all that life has to offer. We provide this support through person-centered programs that respect each person’s dignity and desires.
Our Benefits
For full-time employees we offer health, dental, vision, short-term disability, group life insurance, and 401k with employer match. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays. For all employees we offer staff development which includes on job training, paid training sessions throughout the year, and other opportunities available in the community.
