Diversity, Equity, and Belonging

SWIRCA & More for All

SWIRCA & More is committed to fostering, inspiring, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace and respect all individual differences in age, sex, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, learning style and other characteristics that empower individual uniqueness.

The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and our company's achievement. SWIRCA & More recognizes its current organizational structure does not appropriately reflect the diverse population within the communities we serve, but we are dedicated to making this a reality.

SWIRCA & More encourages and enforces:

  • All employees of SWIRCA & More, contractors, agency members, stakeholders, the public and the community shall treat others with dignity and respect at all times.
  • Respect for and responsiveness to diverse individual values, beliefs, behaviors, and needs when providing services.
  • Teamwork and employee engagement, encouraging and celebrating the representation of diverse perspectives.
  • Employer and employee contributions to the communities we serve to promote a greater understanding and respect for diversity.

Valuing Individuals at Every Stage of Life

Ageism, defined as discrimination and prejudice based on a person's age, is a pervasive issue that harms individuals of all generations. It often relies on hurtful stereotypes, portraying older adults as frail or out-of-touch and younger people as inexperienced or naive. These biases can have serious consequences such as impacting mental health, limiting growth opportunities, preventing mutually beneficial relationships, and influencing healthcare decisions.

As an Area Agency on Aging, building an all-inclusive community is vital to breaking down age-based stereotypes by fostering meaningful communication, intergenerational connection, and mutual respect. When people from different generations interact and work together, they gain valuable perspectives, cultivate empathy and enrich each other's lives with unique experiences and knowledge. By actively promoting a culture that values individuals at every stage of life, we can create a more cohesive, resilient, and equitable society for everyone to flourish with dignity and purpose.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SWIRCA & More is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, lawfully authorized work status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.