One of PCA’s goals is to support its employees in their vital role of serving Philadelphia’s seniors. The agency’s benefits, compensation, employee relations, recognition and training programs are designed and administered with its employees in mind.

PCA is proud of being able to offer outstanding competitive benefits to all its employees.

Medical Benefits
PCA offers four types of medical plans:

• 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

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• 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

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• 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
• Work Life/Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — free counseling assistance with work life issues for you and your dependents
• Tuition Assistance - $1,500 per year for college credit courses relevant to employee’s job duties and for future development. $15,000.00 per year for Bachelor's degree, $20,000.00 per year for Master's degree if employee has been at PCA two (2) years or more and agrees to remain at PCA for two (2) additional years or more.
• Direct Deposit Mandatory
• Monthly SEPTA Transpass discounts
• Car/Homeowners Insurance — employees can purchase insurance at group rates
• Pre-tax Commuting and Parking Costs —can be deducted from employees' pay for tax savings.
• Long Term Disability Insurance (AFLAC) —employee can purchase additional insurance.
• Long Term Care Insurance—employee can purchase long term care insurance at group rate.
• Cash-In-Lieu of Benefits Program — employee can waive medical coverage and receive a cash payment

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With the needs of its staff central to meeting its goals, PCA hopes to insure that employment with PCA is rewarding and challenging. To this end, PCA strives to create a healthy, productive, and positive work environment. PCA’s facilities are alcohol-, drug-, and smoke-free and the agency participates in a recycling program.

PCA offers ample opportunity for employees to work collectively on projects of interest, recognizing that this is an excellent way to garner new ideas and tackle problems and promote self-development. There are several employee directed teams and committees that all are welcome to join. They are:

Employee Recognition Team — PCA’s Employee Recognition Team develops programs, events, and processes that recognize outstanding service. The annual Employee Recognition Day is organized by the team and spotlights employee accomplishments throughout the year.

Ethics Committee — The Ethics Committee examines ethical issues in long term care. The committee’s goals are to educate staff and the aging network about the ethical implications of their work, provide a forum for discussion of specific situations, and examine the ethical context of PCA’s client-related policy decisions.

Internal Communications Team — The Internal Communications Team promotes a positive flow of information and communication among PCA departments.

Personnel Committee — The Personnel Committee serves as an advisory body that recommends, develops, and revises personnel policies and procedures that best meet the needs of all PCA employees.

Recreation Committee — The Recreation Committee combines business and pleasure through many activities. With representation from every department, the committee organizes an annual holiday party for staff, the costs of which are defrayed by fundraising efforts throughout the year.

Safety and Security Committee — Through the Safety and Security Committee, PCA employees may voice their concerns about safety and security in the workplace. The committee comprised of a representative from each department, ensures that existing emergency procedures are followed and that PCA is made aware of staff that might require assistance in the case of an emergency exit.

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