Eligible employees of The Arc/Morris may be entitled to the following benefits:
Health Insurance
Medical, including vision and prescription plans, and Dental, choices of traditional or DMO. Coverage begins on the first of the month following the completion of 90 days of work. Changes in coverage are allowed only during an open enrollment period or within 31 days following a qualified family status change. Employees have the option to purchase health care for immediate family members, including domestic partners. Currently, there is no monthly premium charged to employees for their coverage.
Life Insurance
Basic coverage equals one times base salary. Eligibility is one month following the date of hire. No cost to the employee.
Long-Term Disability
Provides coverage if employee is no longer able to work due to illness or injury. Eligibility is one year following the date of hire.
Pension
The Arc/Morris contributes 5% of the employee's earnings toward his/her pension plan. Eligibility is one year following the date of hire.
Tax Deferred Annuity
Opportunity to reduce taxes by putting aside pre-tax dollars for retirement purposes.
Dependent Care
Opportunity to reduce taxes by putting aside pre-tax dollars to cover eligible medical care expenses.
Medical Reimbursement
Opportunity to reduce taxes by putting aside pre-tax dollars to cover eligible medical care expenses.
Direct Deposit
Earnings are deposited directly into your bank account(s).
Paid Post-Employment Physical/Mantoux Testing
Most employees working in programs with consumers must provide medical clearance. The agency contracts with a local health care provider to ensure timely, competent medical services at no cost to the employee.
Hepatitis B inoculation
All employees are eligible to receive the Hepatitis B series at no cost.
Training
The agency provides for in-depth training sessions for employees, as deemed necessary for their position. All time spent in training sessions will be compensated at the employee's rate of pay.
Holidays
Full time employees receive nine (9) paid holidays during the course of the year.
Vacation
Regular full time and part time (21+ hrs/wk) employees accrue vacation hours in accordance with an established schedule. Staff may use accrued vacation time after completing six (6) months of service.
Personal Days
Regular full time and part time (21+ hrs/wk) are eligible for paid personal days up to a maximum of five (5) days annually. Employees must complete three (3) months of service prior to the utilization of paid personal leave.
Sick Time
Regular full time and part time (21+ hrs/wk) employees are granted paid time off for absences due to personal accident or illness or that of a child, spouse, parent or domestic partner following three months of service. The equivalent of ten (10) work days are given annually. Staff may accrue sick time to a maximum of twelve (12) weeks.
Birthday Day Off
An additional day of paid personal leave is granted to full time employees employed by the agency for four consecutive years.
Mileage Reimbursement
Reimbursement is made to employees if they use their personal vehicle in the course of transacting agency business.
Payment for Meals and Leisure-Related Consumer Activities
The agency will allocate petty cash to pay for meals and activities for employees who accompany and participate with consumers on outings and activities.
Smoke-Free Environment
A healthy smoke-free environment is provided for the benefit of all employees.
Tuition Assistance
Regular full time and part time (21+ hrs/wk) employees who have completed one year of service are eligible for educational assistance to help develop their skills and enhance their performance.
Employee Recognition
Staff are recognized for Length of Service to the agency, in addition to Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year.
The above listed benefits are currently available. The Arc/Morris reserves the right to change, add and/or delete to this list at any time. Specific questions regarding the information provided above should be directed to the Personnel or Benefits/Compensation Departments of the Arc/Morris.