Benefits

BENEFITS

Health Insurance
Highlands Community Services (HCS) offers comprehensive health care plans through The Local Choice which includes Anthem, Delta Dental and Blue View Vision.
Retirement
Eligible employees are entitled to participate in the HCS retirement plan. HCS contributes an amount equal to 4% of the employee’s annual wages to a 403(b) account after six months of employment. The employee may contribute to the plan beginning day one, if desired. HCS will match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution.
Life Insurance
HCS provides a term life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance policy equal to one times the employee’s annual base salary. Employees may choose to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance coverage.
Short-Term Disability
HCS pays the monthly premiums for a short-term disability policy after six months of employment. This benefit provides eligible employees with 50% of their salary on a weekly basis. Employees have the option of purchasing additional short-term disability.
Voluntary Benefit Offerings
Full-time employees are eligible for the following voluntary insurance benefits: cancer, accident, personal recovery, intensive care and long-term disability.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
HCS has a generous paid time off (PTO) program. Time is accrued every two weeks (beginning day one) at a designated rate based on employment status. PTO covers all time off including planned vacations, holidays, sick days, etc.

HCS observes the following holidays:

HCS reserves the right to delay the opening and/or closing of facilities due to inclement weather.