Employment Policy

We are an equal opportunity employer. The Daniel Pitino Shelter (DPS) is committed to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, familial status, veteran’s status or disability.

To ensure full implementation of this policy DPS shall ensure that: persons recruited, hired and promoted for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, familial status, veteran’s status or disability. Placement decisions are based solely on an individual’s qualifications for the position being filled. Other personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, training, transfers, termination and company-sponsored programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, familial status, veteran’s status or disability.

Any employee who has a problem related to equal employment opportunity is asked to immediately report the problem to his/her immediate supervisor. If, for any reason, an employee feels uncomfortable in reporting the problem to his/her immediate supervisor, the problem may then be reported to the Executive Director.

Statement of Compliance

The Daniel Pitino Shelter is committed to equal opportunity in its service delivery system and employment. It is an equal employment – affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. On request, the shelter will provide reasonable  accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in all services, programs, activities, and employments.