Statement of Nondiscrimination
Peter Becker Community (PBC) is an independent, not-for-profit corporation related to the Church of the Brethren denomination. The goal of the founders of Peter Becker Community has been and continues to be “The establishment of a community based on Christian principles that provides programs, care, housing, and preservation of dignity to any aging person.” As a result, Peter Becker Community has developed specialized abilities to meet the care and spiritual needs of those ages 55 and older in the Residential Living, Personal Care and Long-Term Care portions of the community. Within these abilities and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in the provision of employment or of any care or service based on race, religion, national origin, color, gender or sexual orientation.
Peter Becker Community Nondiscrimination Policy
I. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
Peter Becker Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PBC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disabilities, or status as a veteran in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Peter Becker Community will provide employment opportunities for qualified disabled applicants and will reasonably accommodate the disabilities of qualified applicants or employees.
Peter Becker Community’s High Level Compliance Officer is Suzanne Owens, who may be reached at 215-256-9501. Any complaint or other communication concerning possible discrimination should be made to her.
II. Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.
Program services shall be made accessible to eligible disabled persons through the most practical and economically feasible methods available. These methods include, but are not limited to, equipment redesign, the provision of aids, and the use of alternative service delivery locations. Structural modifications shall be considered only as a last resort among available methods.
The nondiscrimination in service delivery provisions set forth above apply to attending physicians, professional nursing staff and all other employees. These provisions also apply to admissions, room assignments, and transfers.
Any complaints or other communication concerning possible discrimination in the service delivery shall be made to Suzanne Owens, President/CEO, who may be reached at 215-256-9501. Complaints of discrimination may also be filed with any of the following:
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Centralized Case Management Operations
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Room 509F HHH Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Customer Response Center: (800) 368-1019
TDD: (800) 537-7697
https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/complaints
Email: [email protected]
(Within 180 days from the date of incident)
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
801 Market Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Inquiries: (800) 669-4000
TTY users only: (800) 669-6820
https://www.eeoc.gov/filing-charge-discrimination
Email: [email protected]
(Within 300 days from the date of incident)
PA Human Relations Commission
333 Market Street, 8th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Inquiries: (717) 787-7279
TTY users only: (717) 787-7279
https://www.phrc.pa.gov/Complaints/Pages/how-to-file-a-complaint.aspx
(Within 180 days from the date of incident)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Bureau of Equal Opportunity
Room 225, Health and Welfare Bldg.
P.O. Box 2675,Harrisburg, PA 17105
Inquiries: (717) 787-1127
Email: [email protected]
(Within 90 days from the date of incident)