Cornerstone Valley, Inc. provides care for children and adults with disabilities, right here in Central Oregon. Founders Nick and Carly Smith are married with children and reside in the area. They are driven by their faith and a deep desire to help the less fortunate.
Through their own prior years working as direct care staff, they each witnessed first-hand the general lack of support for all in this field. They became aware of the immense need for these types of services and saw families struggle to find compassionate care for disabled family members.
Tragically, it was common for these families to have no choice but to send their loved ones far away for care. The Smiths were inspired to answer this call and to become a cornerstone of support for the disabled community. Therefore, armed with purpose and passion, Cornerstone Valley was born.
“We believe all people deserve quality of life. Our goal is to raise individuals up with positive support so that they may reach their highest level of independence and quality of life. We put a focus on relationships, belonging, and purpose,” said Carly Smith.
“We support individuals who have the highest level of care needs. Often, when no other agency will take them in, we will. Not all placements work out, as some individuals require more care than what can be offered in a community placement, but we enjoy the challenge of giving someone a chance when they may not otherwise get it,” said Nick Smith.
Cornerstone Valley is committed to providing environments that are clean, cozy and comfortable. They set up normal-looking homes, within normal neighborhoods, where the disabled individuals live. The quarters are safe, secure and homey. They employ dedicated staff who have the hearts to care for the individuals in these homes and give the employees opportunities to try new things and improve their services.
“We are with our individuals 24 hours a day, supporting their safety, goals and growth. We partner with them in short-term and lifetime objectives to collectively reach their highest level of independence and quality of life,” said Carly Smith.
In order to ensure that proper funding is maintained for the level of care provided, Cornerstone Valley secures unique community partnerships and relationships with industry leaders who are aware, collaborative and innovative in the services Cornerstone Valley will be providing today and ongoing into the future.
The idea behind Cornerstone Valley is both simple and radical: unleash the passion and commitment of staff, and expand the ability to serve those in greatest need.
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The Central Oregon location is hiring. Apply online today.
