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Employee Benefits

Plan Year February 1 – January 31st

The Housing Authority of Jackson County Strives to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefit package for eligible employees:

Annual Leave

We strongly encourage employees to take advantage of their earned vacation leave by scheduling time off from work.  This is a value to you and the Housing Authority for good moral, health and efficiency.  There is no waiting period for using accrued vacation leave and eligible employees will begin accruing at 3 weeks per year.

Sick Leave

We understand from time-to-time employees may become ill or suffer an injury. To account for these absences, eligible employees accrue one (1) day of sick leave each month worked.

Paid Holidays

Eligible employees will receive 9 paid holidays each year.

New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, jr. Day
Presidents’ Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day

Medical Insurance

Eligible employees will be offered health insurance through Regence BCBS.  HAJC contributes 95% toward the employee premium and 90% towards the dependent’s premium keeping the employees cost sharing down.

Dental & Vision Insurance

Eligible employees will be offered dental and vision insurance through MetLife.  HAJC contributes 95% toward the employee premium and 90% towards the dependent’s premium keeping the employees cost sharing down.

Life and Disability Insurance

HAJC will provide an employer paid life and long-term disability policy upon hire and completion of the waiting period.  You will have the option to enroll in additional supplemental life insurance for you and your family members.

MetLaw

This benefit gives our eligible employees access to local attorneys for a low monthly cost.

AFLAC

HAJC employees have the option to enroll in AFLAC products and have the premiums deducted directly out of their paycheck.  AFLAC offers great benefits including short term disability, accident insurance, and many more!

Leave

HAJC has paid and unpaid leaves available including FMLA and OFLA for eligible employees.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Problems are just a part of everyday life. Staff and household members will have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with personal and/or work related issues that may impact their job performance, health, mental health and emotional well-being.  EAPs generally offer free and confidential assessments, short term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services for employees and their household members.

Retirement Accounts & Financial Planning

PERS – All employees who meet the minimum hours requirement are members of PERS (Public Employee Retirement System)

Supplemental Retirement 457 (b) – Employees are invited to start their own retirement savings account through Raymond James Financial Services.

If you have questions about any of these benefits do not hesitate to email cindy@hajc.net