Mercy House does not discriminate in providing services and care to its guests or in the terms and conditions of employment with Mercy House on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or political belief. It is always the intent of Mercy House to comply with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This policy applies to all employees and residents of Mercy House.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, pursuant to 18 PA.C.S. Ch. 91. This report will be obtained for Mercy House from the Pennsylvania State Police. For those applicants who are not Pennsylvania residents, and for the two years immediately preceding the date of application have not been Pennsylvania residents, a report of Federal Criminal History will be obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. All offers of employment are conditional until this requirement is satisfied. Mercy House of Chambersburg reserves the right to withdraw any offer of employment or terminate employment based on the results of the background check.