Work Culture
Make a difference
Youth Alternatives Ingraham is an equal opportunity employer
Our mission
Youth Alternatives Ingraham partners with communities and individuals to deliver a full spectrum of social services and mental health care that begins prenatally and continues throughout the lifespan. Our programs advance healthier lives, happier families, and stronger communities.
Our values
We believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals. We also trust in each person’s strength, capacity for growth and desire for a healthy life and positive relationships. As an organization, we encourage and respect the voices and choices of those we serve and strive to instill a sense of hope through compassionate and effective practices.
To support self determination, ensure successful service outcomes, fulfill our mission and realize our vision, we believe our work must embody the following values:
- Integrity – Exemplified by sound and ethical organizational practices and service delivery.
- Excellence – Assured by the highest standards in practice and decision-making as well as through staff support and development.
- Leadership – Promoted and sustained by organizational support and demonstrated by the achievement of positive change.
- Diversity – Defined broadly and embraced comprehensively to expand cultural knowledge and to enhance and enrich services.
- Respect and Trust – Upheld as essential to all good interaction and all healthy relationships.
- Collaboration and Inclusion – Deemed vital to working with children, adults, families, community partners and funding sources.
- Accountability – Demonstrated through expert, effective, and efficient service delivery and continuous improvement.
Youth Alternatives Ingraham, a critical gateway to community services in Maine
With more than 70 years combined experience we help to improve the lives of thousands of individuals each year. We proudly serve more than 10,000 children, adults, and families in need annually.
Our goals
At Youth Alternatives Ingraham, we formulate short- and long-term goals to guide us as we grow.