LCHS PART TIME BENEFITS PACKAGE

A Competitive Benefits Package comparable to none from "One of the 40 Outstanding Programs in the Nation"!

Bilingual Adjustment: A 5% increase is added to individual's pay for using a bilingual ability; based on a majority case load of children/ families considered bilingual (determined annually).

Career Development / Tuition Reimbursement Program: Reimbursement at the state equivalent rate for college course(s) per semester. * For Teachers holding an AAS Degree and actively pursuing a BA/BS, a $750 stipend is given after 12 credits obtained.

Career Pay Program- "Educational Pay": Annual subsidy awarded for years of services and attainment of advanced degree beyond minimum requirement of the job.

College Tuition Program - nowU: Voluntary employee contribution for qualified dependents' college education thru payroll deduction.

Credit Union: Employees can become members of the Cross Valley Federal Credit Union; payroll deduction/direct deposit is available.

Cost of Living Allocation: All staff employed on the date of the award receive a Cost of Living Allocation; a retroactive portion to Jan 1 of the current fiscal year is applied if approved by Federal funding sources.

E-mail Access: All employees receive a user ID and password with e-mail access on the agency website @ www.lchs.hsweb.org.

Employee Assistance Program: Clinical, outreach and prevention/education services, with Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services.

Employee Connection Committee (ECC): Staffing committee to coordinate agency activities that promote positive employee morale.

Employee Referral Program: Current employees can refer a prospective applicant for employment in the agency. The referring employee receive $150 in their pay once the referred applicant is hired and has completed their provisional period of work.

Direct Deposit of Paycheck: Available with local banking institutions.

Flexible Benefit Plan- Section 125 Plan: A voluntary employee tax deferred (savings) program to offset medical and day care expenses.

Health Insurance: Geisinger Choice No Referral Plan; United Concordia Dental. Health coverage following a ninety (90) day waiting period; employee contribution at 6.05% for the base plan coverage. A waiver or "Cash Out" Option is available for an additional monetary amount added to pay if covered elsewhere. Coverage can include Individual, Employee + Spouse/Child(ren), Family.

Holidays: Many staff work a school schedule (Aug-June with scheduled Summer Break); the following days are paid Holidays:

New Year's Day Memorial Day President's Day Fourth of July Labor Day Columbus Day Martin Luther King Day Veteran's Day Spring Vacation (3 days) Thanksgiving Holiday (3 days) Christmas Day/Extended Holiday

"Jean Days": Casual dress days, typically Fridays each week; employees contribute $1 to specified causes to be able to wear jeans.

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability: Agency-paid plan. Employee is automatically enrolled into plan following 90 day provisional (waiting) period. Benefit at 1x annual salary; LTD at 60% of monthly salary after waiting period. An additional Life Insurance plan through TransAmerica Corporation is also available at the employee's option and cost.

Loan Deferment/Cancellation: Deferment and/or cancellation of student loans; certain restrictions apply per loan agreement.

Mileage Reimbursement: $.505 per mile for use of personal vehicle for business related purposes.

Negotiated Schedule: Negotiated annually with supervisor adjustments can made to beginning or ending times of an individual's daily work schedule to allow ½ hour or 1 hour lunch.

Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly pay schedule; 10-month staff can "spread out" over 12 months per employee election.

Personal Time: 10-month center staff can receive 3 days per school year according to a defined schedule (Sept 1, Dec1, Mar 1); Time may be carried over to consecutive school years, up to 6 days max; 12-month staff receive 1 day per year (Sept 1).

Physical Exam: Committed to keeping staff healthy, bi-annual exams are required with a reimbursement up to $25.

Retirement Plans: (1) Employer-only contribution savings plan for retirement with investment opportunities); (2) Tax Deferred Annuity plan is a voluntary employee-only contribution program with investment opportunities.

Safety and Wellness Programs: LCHS is dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of all staff, children and families in the program; we have a PA certified Safety Committee and offer programs to staff for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

School Schedule: Operating on a school-year basis preschool Head Start staff work Sept-June with a summer break; the Early Head Start Home Visiting program operates on a 12 month schedule; and a summer Jump Start program runs for a limited time in July

Sick Days: Paid time off for the purposes of illness. Accrual begins the first day of work, based on hours worked. Average number of days accrued per year is 11; maximum accrual is 65 days.

Sign-On Bonus: $500 for applicants hired with bilingual abilities; award given following successful completion of provisional period.

Smoke Free Environment: All Head Start facilities are smoke-free; we serve as a role model for children, families and the community.

Staff Newsletter "Center Connection": Agency prepared newsletter keeping the staff "connected" by sharing agency news and benefits.

Training Opportunities: Paid training opportunities for an employee's professional development and career path.