Careers

Policy:
Our organization is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity Employment/ Non-Discrimination/Affirmative Action with respect to all employees and applicants for and during employment. This policy prohibits discrimination on any legally-protected (by state or federal law) bases; including, but not limited to, race, color, creed, gender identity, age, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. In addition to the aforementioned bases, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, political activities and certain legal activities conducted outside of work hours are protected bases in New York State.

This organization will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and shall also follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest; will undertake or continue existing programs of affirmative action to ensure that minority group members are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination, and shall make and document its conscientious and active efforts to employ and utilize minority group members and women in its work force on state contracts.

Procedures:
This organization shall state in all solicitation or advertisements for employees that in the performance of the State contract all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and shall also follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

At the request of the contracting agency, this organization shall request each employment agency, labor union, or authorized representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining or other agreement or understanding, to furnish a written statement that such employment agency, labor union or representative will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed (religion), color, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and shall also follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest; and that such union or representative will affirmatively cooperate in the implementation of this organization’s obligations herein.

Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Human Rights Law, all other State and Federal statutory and constitutional non-discrimination provisions. Contractor and subcontractors shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and shall also follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

Contractor will include the provisions listed above in EEO sections i. through iv. in every subcontract in such a manner that the requirements will be binding upon each subcontractor as to work in connection with the State contract.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons, in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff and termination.
The organization will reasonably accommodate employees and/or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job. If you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation please inform your immediate supervisor.
In addition, WRC is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation. In keeping with this commitment, we prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment or retaliation in the workplace made by or toward our employees.

Equal employment opportunity is the law and the practice of WRC. If you feel that you have been discriminated against in any respect, you should immediately bring the matter to the attention of the Executive Director. Questions or concerns regarding the policy and its administration should be addressed with the Executive Director.

All complaints will be treated with discretion and will be thoroughly investigated. This policy applies to employees, volunteers, and clients. This policy will be observed in the recruitment, hiring and on-the-job treatment of all individuals. Background Checks at time of hire will be conducted.

PRACTICES
This policy will be observed in the recruitment, hiring and on-the-job treatment of individuals.

DECISIONS
Decisions regarding wage and salary administration, benefit plans, promotions, transfers, demotions and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.

QUESTIONS
If you have questions on the administration of this policy or a complaint regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, you should meet with the Executive Director.

If you believe that you have experienced discrimination, you are encouraged to file a civil rights complaint as soon as possible. In more circumstances, you have only one year from the date of the incident to do so. Complete the Complaint Verification Form and the Identity Release Statement and submit to:
https://ojp.gov/about/ocr/complaint.htm
Office for Civil Rights
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
810 Seventh Street NW
Washington, DC 20531