LUZERNE COUNTY HEAD START, INC. FRINGE BENEFITS PACKAGE

Offering A Competitive Benefits Package Comparable to None from
"One of the 40 Outstanding Programs in the Nation"!

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"We care about our SUBSTITUTE STAFF as individuals with personal lives
to offer the very best for the very best"

 

 

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

 

Credit Union Membership:  Employees can become members of  the Cross Valley Federal Credit Union and have access to all offered benefits.

 

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

 

Employee Assistance Program:  Clinical, outreach and prevention/education services available.  Agreement with WyomingValley Alcohol and Drug Services, Inc.

 

E-mail Access: All employees are provided with a user ID and have e-mail access on the agency website at www.lchs.hsweb.org.

 

Direct Deposit of Paycheck:  Available with local banking institutions.

 

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

 

Paid Training Opportunities:  LCHS strongly encourages staff professional development and will seek to provide paid training opportunities for individuals through supervision, in-service training, conferences and workshops.

 

Physical Exam: Committed to keeping staff healthy, bi-annual exams are required; Reimbursement up to $25.

 

Promotional Opportunities: It is the belief of LCHS that promoting employees from within benefits both the agency and its employees.  Employees will be given consideration for work performance, seniority, ability efficiency, conduct and attendance record.

 

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

 

Smoke Free Environment: Head Start is mandated to maintain a safe and healthful work environment and has the mission of pomoting the healthy development of the children and families served.  All Head Start facilities are smoke-free with our agency serving as a role model for children, families and the community.

 

Socially Friendly and Welcoming Atmosphere: All Head Start facilities are staffed with the highest quality of individuals. We offer a sense of "family" working as a team to accomplish the Head Start Mission.

 

Staff Mental Health Services: On-site counseling services provided by Community Counseling Services of NEPA.