UCP Central PA

Our 70-year history is rich with opportunities to transform lives. We accomplish this through living out our mission to empower people of diverse abilities to live a meaningful life through innovative support and services. Our 1,500 staff members provide facility-based and community-based supports and services to more than 2,500 individuals of all ages and with all types of disabilities each year.

While our talented team of caring and compassionate employees facilitate a life without limits in many ways, one thing remains constant—our unwavering focus on the needs, interests, and abilities of each person through our distinct service offerings that include:

*Early Intervention Services- We offer children who are experiencing delays in meeting developmental milestones various therapies to help them reach their full potential.
*Family Support Services- We deliver a broad system of support for the entire family including grandparents and siblings.
*Employment Services- We provide the support, resources, and access that helps people secure, maintain, and succeed at competitive, meaningful employment.
*Home and Community Services- We help people lead more independent, full, and engaging lives while volunteering, working, shopping, or participating in recreational opportunities.
*Community Participation Supports- We match each person’s strengths, preferences, and abilities with available local opportunities in order to help them build strong community connections.
*Residential Services- We provide a place to call home, and a nurturing and supportive family environment rich with life experiences for people.
*Agency with Choice- We provide the opportunity for people to manage their own supports and services.
*Assistive Technology Services- We make everyday living easier, and otherwise impossible tasks possible for people.

Our employees ensure that our six culture principles (sometimes referred to as our pillars) are prominent in everything we do. We have outlined the responsibilities of our employees as follows:

*Be person focused, ensure that each person’s interests and needs are the driving force behind your actions.
*Communicate effectively, be clear and concise and ensure understanding with all stakeholders.
*Exhibit teamwork, foster collaboration through trust, accountability, and respect.
*Inspire leadership, demonstrate a commitment to help others learn new skills in a highly collaborative manner.
*Remain connected, be passionate about–and proud of–the work you do, individually and with your team.
*Innovate, work together to find creative and innovative ways to develop and deliver programs and services.