Mission & Values

Our Mission

Pathfinder Village will promote a healthy, progressive environment that respects the individual, supporting a life of value and independence.

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Core Values

At Pathfinder Village, our daily work and our interactions with residents, students, staff, and the wider community are guided by four foundational values:

• Inherent Worth: Every person has equal worth, distinct talents, and a meaningful purpose. We are dedicated to honoring these qualities and empowering each individual to lead a fulfilling life.
• Integrity: Honesty and transparency are paramount to forming and enriching relationships.
• Inclusion: Valuing individual differences promotes growth and understanding.
• Trust: Trust is essential for success and an environment open to improvement.

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Our Vision

“Building Community One Person at a Time”

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Strategic Priorities

To ensure we are actively moving toward our vision and upholding our mission, we focus our efforts on the following strategic priorities:

Person-Centered Services

• Support people and families through services so they achieve the outcomes they desire.
• Provide people and families the ability to make decisions about their lives, including where they live and who provides services.
• Deliver exceptional health, wellness, and enrichment services reflective of people’s needs and interests.
• Incorporate person-centered planning for all individuals in the development of their life plans.
• Train and coach staff on person-centered planning philosophy and delivery.
• Invest in aging services by maintaining partnerships with national aging experts, staff and family education, and service accommodations.
• Enhance and expand opportunities for individuals interested in competitive employment.
• Expand Camp Pathfinder sessions throughout the year.
• Expand self-directed residential services.

Community Building & Integration

• Integrate and coordinate all programs to align services and resources.
• Provide access points for each person to experience their community.
• Expand the Village setting to achieve maximum community experience while maintaining personal safety and security.
• Build a diverse organization that fosters inclusiveness where everyone succeeds.
• Continue to grow our purpose and role in the broader community through activities that reflect the needs and desires of the region.

Human Capital

• Provide competitive wages and benefits commensurate with job expectations.
• Promote a positive culture of innovation and excellence through employee engagement and career opportunities.
• Invest in education and training focusing on three core competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes.
• Continue to grow direct support professional career paths through credentialing programs.
• Maintain a leadership team that upholds the values and mission of the organization.

Financial & Physical Assets

• Provide quality and reliable services over the life span.
• Maintain and enhance our physical plant.
• Implement housing modifications to meet individual needs and the changing consumer market.
• Align resources consistent with service trends and desired individual outcomes.
• Invest in a modern technology infrastructure to provide a platform for enhanced communication, documentation, and outcome measurement; provide assistive communication devices and other technology-related platforms for individuals served.
• Expand Endowments to address the need for program scholarships, infrastructure, and workforce talent.

External & Community Relations

• Integrate and coordinate all programs to align services and resources.
• Incorporate the input of all stakeholders in designing and managing all services and supports.
• Demonstrate the value of services and supports to recipients; quality measurements are vital to this process.
• Increase partnership efforts with New York State disability offices and New York State school districts to promote Pathfinder programs.
• Enhance public awareness and recognition of the organization.
• Targeted marketing and advertising, focusing on education and post-secondary education audiences.
• Participate in national disability conferences and trade shows.
• Expand Kennedy Willis Center outreach activities to include family advocacy, research and education, and aging consultation.
• Maintain a talented and committed Board of Directors.