Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

About Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

About PCA Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a private, non-profit organization serving as Philadelphia county’s Area Agency on Aging since 1973. One of the region’s largest non-profit organizations, PCA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for older Philadelphians or people with disabilities by helping them to achieve optimum levels of health, independence and productivity. Special consideration is given to those with the greatest social, economic, and health needs. PCA contracts with more than 100 community organizations to deliver social and health care services to more than 100,000 consumers each year. These services include: Advocacy Care at Home Services Employment Assistance Health Promotion Home Repair Information and Referral Legal Assistance Home-delivered Meals Protective Services Senior Community Centers Transportation PCA’s mission is to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians or those with disabilities. This is accomplished by assisting them to achieve optimal levels of health, independence and productivity in the community and in institutional settings. PCA carries out this mission through five major functions: planning, advocacy, program development, service coordination and delivery and the accountable administration of public and private funds to purchase these services. Founded on the principle that older persons have the right to plan and manage their own lives, PCA seeks ongoing input from consumers. We acknowledge the dignity of all older people and respect their racial, religious, sexual and cultural differences. Medical Information: Medical Benefits: Aetna QPOS 90/50— Employee Payroll Deduction Aetna QPOS 100/50 — Employee Payroll Deduction Aetna QPOS 100/70 Point of Service — Employee Payroll Deduction Aetna ACPOS Personal Choice (Preferred Provider Organization) — Employee Payroll Deduction 401(k) Information: Retirement Benefits: Pension Plan — one year eligibility, three years vesting, defined benefit plan, non-contributory Tax Shelter Accounts — contributory by employees, deducted from gross pay for tax savings Vacation Information: 12 paid holidays Sick time accrued at 1-1/2 days per month Two personal leave days per year Vacation accrued at: 1-2 years of employment — 2 weeks 3-5 years of employment — 3 weeks 6-19 years of employment — 4 weeks 20 years of employment — 5 weeks Paid and unpaid leave — PCA complies with Family Medical Leave Act