Post on 08-Apr-2020
State of Illinois Department of Human Services
Vision, Mission, Motto & ValuesThe Illinois Department of Human Services
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ARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
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Our vision, mission, motto and values define what we stand for andbelieve in.
Our mission statement defines what we are here to do.
Our vision defines what we aspire towards.
Our core values are the guiding principles that shape our behavior and actions.
Our motto helps guide us, putting our mission and values into action every day.
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OUR VISION ....................................................................4
OUR MISSION .................................................................5
OUR MOTTO ...................................................................6
OUR CORE VALUES.........................................................7
HUMAN DIGNITY........................................................8
TEAMWORK...............................................................9
LEARNING .................................................................10
INTEGRITY.................................................................11
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OUR VISIONHealthy, independent people of Illinois living in safe, strong communities
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OUR MISSIONStrengthening Illinois by building up lives and communities
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OUR MOTTOCommitted to treating people the way we wish to be treated
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OUR CORE VALUESOur core values are timeless. They were created by identifying what makes DHS successful – and what will help us continue to be successful in helping the people and communities we serve.
Human Dignity
Teamwork
Learning
Integrity
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HUMAN DIGNITY
We believe that self-sufficiency meets human needs in ways dependency cannot
• We want to serve people in the least restrictive way possible that promotes independence and relationships within the community
• We serve people where they are, with empathy, dignity, respect, and cultural competence
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TEAMWORK
We work together so that there is no wrong door/desk for our customers. We take personal responsibility for helping or connecting customers to the right person that can help
• We are accountable to each other for quality and results
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LEARNING
• We make decisions based on evidence and data and change our assumptions when the facts don’t support them
• We value business processes that are simple, efficient and user friendly
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INTEGRITY
We are good stewards of public resources and accountable to the public to optimize social and economic benefits for the people of Illinois
• We conduct ourselves with integrity and honesty and will swiftly act against any behavior that enriches a person at the expense of public trust
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ILLI
NOIS
DEP
ARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
STATE OF ILLINOIS 1
997
IDHS Vision, Mission, Motto and ValuesPrinted by the Authority of the State of Illinois 3-17 IOCI 17-0464