Nondiscrimination Policy

Nondiscrimination Policy for Employment
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EOE and Diversity in the Workplace Statements
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Nondiscrimination Policy for Services
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Nondiscrimination Policy - Employees

An open and equitable personnel system will be established and maintained, Personnel Polices, procedures and practices will be designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex.

Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.

Any employee who believes they have been discriminated against, may file a complaint of discrimination with any of the following:

Dickinson Center, Inc.
110 Lincoln Street
Ridgway, PA 15853

Department of Public Welfare Bureau of Equal Opportunity Room 223, Health & Welfare Building P.O. Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17105	PA Human Relations Commission Eleventh Floor Pittsburgh State Office Building 300 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Civil Rights Suite 372, Public Ledger Bldg. 150 South Independence Mall West Philadelphia, PA 19106-9111	Bureau of Equal Opportunity Department of Public Welfare Western Field Office Rm. 702, Pittsburgh State Office Building 300 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Rev: 03/09

Equal Employment Opportunity

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dickinson Center, Inc. are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Dickinson does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, non-English speaking or nonverbal individuals, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Dickinson Center, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities who are able to meet the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Any employees or applicants with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to immediately bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisor, Human Resources, or the CEO. Employees may also consult the Non-Discrimination Policy posted at each worksite. Employees can raise genuine concerns and make legitimate reports without fear of reprisal. Such reports will be investigated. The employee and/or applicant will be made aware of the findings or of any remaining steps that may be taken. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Diversity in the Workplace

Dickinson Center, Inc. will foster a workplace environment that will respect, appreciate and value employee differences and similarities, making it an organizational strength in meeting our mission statement. Diversity offers a variety of views, approaches, experience and actions for use in strategic planning, problem solving and decision-making.

It is our goal to provide and support a work culture that encourages diversity, facilitates understanding of perceptions, and builds a cohesive work environment. We are fully committed to providing opportunities for professional employee growth within the Center through ongoing recruitment strategies, educational opportunities, skill identification and enhancement, opportunities for promotional advancement, skill utilization regarding program and service development and ongoing evaluation of services and policies.

By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, Dickinson Center, Inc. and its subsidiary, Helpwise, Inc., will be able to better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality behavioral health services.

Nondiscrimination Policy - Services

Admissions, the provisions of services, and referrals of clients shall be made without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, or sex.

Program services shall be made accessible to eligible persons with disabilities through the most practical and economically feasible methods available. These methods include, but are not limited to, equipment redesign, the provision of aide, and the use of alternative service delivery locations. Structural modifications shall be considered only as a last resort among available methods.

Any individual (and/or their guardian) who believes they have been discriminated against, may file a complaint of discrimination with:

Dickinson Center, Inc.
110 Lincoln Street
Ridgway, PA 15853

Department of Public Welfare Bureau of Equal Opportunity Room 223, Health & Welfare Building P.O. Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17105	PA Human Relations Commission Eleventh Floor Pittsburgh State Office Building 300 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Civil Rights Suite 372, Public Ledger Bldg. 150 South Independence Mall West Philadelphia, PA 19106-9111	Bureau of Equal Opportunity Western Regional Office Rm. 702 Pittsburgh State Office Building 300 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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