Our Values

At the core of our organization are fundamental beliefs that shape our culture and guide our work. They reflect what is important to our organization and represent how we pursue our mission. Gateway Foundation’s dedicated employees exemplify these values:
- Helping the people who need us most, especially those without resources
- Respecting each other, our patients and our communities
- Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and business ethics
- Innovating solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of our organization, patients and communities
- Building lasting partnerships with our patients, payers and referral sources to impact the communities we serve
- Investing in our future by maintaining stability for continued growth
- Believing in the power of diversity among our organization in order to achieve our mission

Making a Difference Together

We value a workplace where employees can be inspired and be inspiring. Where they can grow, add value and feel a sense of belonging and camaraderie. Where doing something that matters is important and making the world better is a reality. Gateway rehab career opportunities change lives.

1. 50 YEARS STRONG
Gateway Foundation has been in existence since 1968 and has made tremendous contributions to our communities by providing a full continuum of care to ensure holistic healing for our patients. Today, we are not only known for our expertise but for the strong relationships we’ve built with our patients and their families.

2. VALUES-BASED
Gateway Foundation has five core values which are exhibited and recognized in the work of our employees. They are Integrity, Opportunity, Evolving, Compassion and Teamwork.

3. MISSION-FOCUSED
Our employees believe that Gateway Foundation provides them with an opportunity to make a real difference. In our 2017 Employee Engagement Survey, 95 percent of employees responded that they enjoy the work they do and find it meaningful.

4. INNOVATION-DRIVEN
We are committed to the development of best-in-class treatment programs. For example, our Aspire program, which is designed to treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, is the first in Illinois to be certified as a Dual Diagnosis Enhanced (DDE) program.

5. PURPOSE-FILLED GROWTH
Gateway Foundation’s objective is to reach out to as many communities and individuals as possible to help them get their lives back on track. We are consistently exploring opportunities for growth through partnerships with other providers that share our mission.

6. LEADING WITH CONFIDENCE
In our 2017 Employee Engagement Survey, we found that 85 percent of our employees believe in the ability of their managers and feel supported by them to achieve the common purpose of the organization. The Gateway Foundation management team has strong and demonstrated experience to lead the organization on the path that makes a difference.