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The PEAL Center
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Application For Position of Executive Director

Homepage Application For Position of Executive Director

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Instructions

Applicants must submit all of the following information, as outlined below between June 7, 2021 and 5pm July 7, 2021.  Applications will NOT be accepted after 5pm, July 7th, 2021.  Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

Required Documents:

  • Application information, including releases and three references (two professional and one personal) and a professional resume.
  • Personal statement of no more than 450 words. Your personal statement should provide your views on parent advocacy and leadership and your vision for the PEAL Center for the next five years.
  • Original background check reports that are dated no earlier than October 1, 2020, as follows:
    1. Federal Criminal History Report (FBI) to be obtained through the PA Dept. of Human Services (DHS). Register on the IdentoGo website, https://www.identogo.com.  Be sure to obtain the Dept. of Human Services Report, and enclose the original report with your application.
    2. Child Abuse Clearance to be obtained through the DHS Child Welfare Portal at https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
    • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check to be obtained at https://epatch.state.pa.us/


Personal Data

Name(Required)
Present Address(Required)
Are you a US Citizen?(Required)
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Are you a parent of a child with a disability, a self-advocate, or do you have a family member with a disability?
List times and dates
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High School

College

Business or Trade School

Professional School

Technology Skills

An application form sometimes makes it difficult for an individual to adequately summarize their experience. Please describe your background, experience and beliefs related to this position. Outline the unique skills that you bring to this position and your vision for PEAL over the next five years. Please limit your statement to 450 words.

Additional Documents

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    Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 256 MB.

    DISCLOSURE AND AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN CONSUMER REPORT FOR EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES

    Authorization(Required)

    Pursuant to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), I hereby authorize the PEAL Center, Inc. and its designated agents and representatives to conduct a comprehensive review of my background through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report to be generated for employment, promotion, reassignment, or retention as an employee. I understand that the scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to, information concerning your employment history, education, qualifications, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, criminal record, motor vehicle record, mode of living and/or credit standing and indebtedness. This information may be obtained from public and/or private sources.


    A consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report may be obtained in processing your application for employment, or at any time during your employment period, as authorized by state law and/or the FCRA. Should an investigative consumer report (a consumer report in which the above types of information are obtained through personal interviews) be requested, you will have the right to obtain a complete and accurate disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation requested and a written summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.


    In the event that information from a consumer report obtained about you from a consumer reporting agency is used in whole or in part in making an adverse decision with regard to employment, you will be provided with a copy of the consumer report and a description in writing of your rights under the law.


    AUTHORIZATION


    I have carefully read and understand this Disclosure and Authorization Form and the attached Summary of Rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I hereby authorize the PEAL Center, Inc. to obtain and/or its agent to obtain and furnish to the PEAL Center, Inc. information related to my background to be used for employment purposes. I hereby authorize any law enforcement agency, institution (including learning institution), information service bureau, credit bureau, record/data repository, court, motor vehicle record agency, employer, military, and other individuals and sources contacted by the PEAL Center, Inc. and/or its agent to furnish the information requested by the consumer reporting agency for employment purposes.


    I am authorizing that a photocopy of this authorization be accepted with the same authority as the original.


    I hereby release the PEAL Center, Inc., all its agents and employees, and all persons, agencies, and entities furnishing information or reports about me from all liability arising out of the request for or release of any of the above-mentioned information or reports.

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