Celebrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
We celebrate the many and multiple identities we bring to Seven Hills Foundation every day. We embrace the understanding that diverse teams are more innovative, adaptable, knowledgeable, and compassionate. Our backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives enhance our ability to solve complex problems, and meet the diverse needs of both staff and the communities we serve so that we can ensure that the same opportunities are accessible to everyone.
Our Commitment
For more than 70 years Seven Hills Foundation has supported individuals, families, and communities with respect and dignity. Our vision at Seven Hills Foundation is to be a preeminent leader and resource in the identification of unmet community needs; in the promotion of professional and compassionate models of service; and as an advocate of emerging public policy which exemplifies the dignity of all persons regardless of physical, social, or emotional condition.
Our mission at Seven Hills is to promote and encourage the empowerment of people with significant challenges so that each may pursue their highest possible degree of personal well-being and independence. To that end Seven Hills is committed to the lifelong learning and processes of cultural competency and cultural humility. We are committed to advancing equity and addressing inequities through policy, assessment, engaging our community through our DEIB Council, and empowering our workforce through Employee Resource Groups.
Mission
“To provide and encourage sharing and learning through promoting a culture of respect and developing a community of inclusion of all forms of diversity.”
Vision
"To be a model of progressive enlightenment which nurtures, dignifies, and values individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs, while promoting an inclusive and respectful work environment."
Our Core Values
We live our values of Respect & Kindness | Integrity |Teamwork | Innovation | Service to Others every day. We respect the differences between people, cultures, and lifestyles and create a culturally competent workforce to ensure everyone accesses the same opportunities and equitable care. We believe that "Strength Grows from Diversity." Our employees come to Seven Hills from 58 different countries and bring a richness of diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences, which embodies the culture of acceptance that drives Seven Hills' mission and vision and values.
Our Initiatives
We live our Vision, Mission, and Values by incorporating principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging into our strategic plan.
Seven Hills has identified the following goals as strategic to being a more equitable and inclusive organization.
- To continue to develop a diverse leadership team that is reflective of the communities we serve and of our workforce. We are developing a comprehensive plan designed to improve the representation of minority groups across management roles.
- Seven Hills’ is evaluating recruitment and onboarding platforms to eliminate roadblocks and ensure a satisfying employee experience.
- Establish targeted recruitment strategies to reach communities that are underrepresented in Seven Hills professional, management, and clinical roles.
- Increase diversity (inclusive of BIPOC, LGBTQ, persons with disabilities, elderly, etc.) of hires for open positions (mid-level and senior management) by 10%.
Seven Hills DEIB Council
The Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging Council welcomes staff from all backgrounds, roles, skills, and abilities who gather in an intentional space to dialogue, celebrate, and ultimately brainstorm to actualize more equitable practice, policy, and procedure for Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates.
Seven Hills is in the process of establishing Proposed Employee Resource Groups and Affinity spaces.
Please Contact Jacob Kelley to connect or propose an Employee Resource Group.
Jacob Kelley (He/Him)
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
81 Hope Avenue Worcester, MA 01603
978.996.7174
jkelley@sevenhills.org