Benefits

We understand that benefits are very important to our employees and their families. We consider benefits an integral part of the total rewards we offer to staff. Family Services sponsors outstanding, above average, competitive rewards for our dedicated employees.

Our Direct Pay and Salary Plan

Family Services pays each of its employees on a market based compensation system which is reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness. We believe that fair market pay is important to our staff and to hiring the best people to work with our clients. Our compensation system is designed to support the mission, values and strategies by recognizing results, teamwork and professional growth. Compensation includes paid time off for holidays and vacation and career development support.

Health Care

We know this is more than just going to the doctor. We offer very good medical plan coverage for employees, with a choice of plans, dental plan coverage and a full scope wellness program. Our employees are covered by an Employee Assistance Program offering coaching and consultation for legal, financial, relationship and mental health issues; employees enjoy tax savings through participation in Flexible Spending Accounts for child care, health related expenses and transportation and parking for work. We value professional development and offer financial assistance and time off for training and on-going education.

Retirement

Retirement planning and preparation is important to our staff and we understand your savings needs. Family Services stands out in its field by offering both a 403(b) employer funded plan and another plan with agency contributions in a matching program with employee voluntary contributions.

Tenure

The agency values tenured staff and awards employee gifts to staff on their anniversary dates. Once a year the agency sponsors and All Agency Day when staff come together to have meals, honor staff for their tenure, and participate in agency development and work group activities away from the work site.

Other benefits

Other benefits include: Zipcar account, group life insurance and long term disability, credit union membership, and a YMCA membership joining fee discount.

For Clinicians

Clinicians are supported with case consultation, regular clinical supervision and reduced tuition for clinical training. Work environment at Family Services is supportive, collegial, professional, and personal.

Diversity

Family Services is proactive about non-discrimination on any basis and sponsors a long standing diversity advisory council and Undoing Institutional Racism training. Anti-harassment and a non-violent work environment are also policies of Family Services.