Belief Statements

Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission
To cultivate a future-ready workforce of client advocacy professionals through certification and interrelated programs and services.

Vision
To be the preeminent leader dedicated to the advancement and evolution of client advocacy professionals.

Values
Through the development of comprehensive credentialing and education programs for client advocacy professionals, The Commission® will promote, advance, and advocate for:

  • Consumer protection
  • Quality practice
  • Ethical standards and behavior
  • Evidence-based knowledge development and dissemination
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Commission® in principle and practice respects, values, celebrates, and lifts up the unique attributes of all case managers and disability management specialists. In keeping with that spirit, The Commission® values and seeks diversity, equity, and inclusion within the case management and disability management professions. 

The Commission® promotes an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and expanded access to leadership opportunities that maximize engagement across all groups within the framework of the certification criteria. The Commission® also leverages the unique characteristics, perspectives and contributions of a diverse case management and disability management population, including, but not limited to, age, appearance, disability, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, nationality, professional level or practice setting, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.  The Commission® highlights diversity to collectively and effectively understand and support the needs of our clients and provide opportunities to improve the health and welfare for all clients who receive case management and disability management interventions; and for those who provide those services.


CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR CASE MANAGERS

CDMS CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT