Employee Benefits

WINNER, 2008 & 2005, 100 Best Places to Work
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal

We are pleased to offer our employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package that adds significant value to your annual salary. Our package has been designed to provide protection for you and your family.

Medical - Three options of plan designs to choose from.

Dental - Full individual coverage paid by HOPE

Vision - Full individual coverage paid by HOPE

Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan - Use pre-tax earnings to pay for Child Care and Out of Pocket Medical Expenses

Paid holidays - Up to 11 paid holidays off, including your Birthday. In addition to our paid holidays, we also offer generous vacation and sick leave packages.

Life Insurance/AD&D, Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program - (CIGNA's Life Assistance Program)

Commonwealth Central Credit Union Membership

Pre Paid Legal Services

AFLAC - additional insurance available for purchase.

403b Retirement Plan - For eligible full time employees after one year of employment.

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement -
HOPE provides educational assistance through a tuition reimbursement program for all regular full-time and part-time employees with at least one yearÕs full service, eligible for a maximum of $400 per year. Benefits are pro-rated for part time employees. Our goal is to enhance your career development by helping you increase your professional knowledge.

Employee Recognition and Rewards -
We value the work and dedication of our employees, and enjoy awarding the following in recognition of special accomplishments and contributions that go above and beyond the call of duty:

Year of Service Recognition Awards begin at your 5^th year and every 5^th year anniversary thereafter.

"On the Spot" Recognition Awards are given by Managers to reward staff for special accomplishments, large and small.

"You Did Something Great Today" monthly drawing for gift cards.

President's Award for significant accomplishments in areas of Service and Innovation awards a Resolution of Commendation on our "Wall of Fame" as well as a cash gift and Star pin.

White Star Pin of Health and Safety presented to staff acting in an emergency situation.

Safety Awards for contributing toward the overall agency safety programs. We award gift cards in acknowledgement of your contribution.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program -
The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 established a new public service loan forgiveness program. It discharges any remaining debt after 10 years of full-time employment in public service. The borrower must have made 120 payments as part of the Direct Loan program in order to obtain this benefit. Only payments made on or after October 1, 2007 count toward the required 120 monthly payments. Public service tax exempt 501(c)(3) agencies like HOPE are included. http://www.finaid.org/loans/publicservice.phtml

Employee Discount at Savers Stores - Bring your paystub and receive 20-50% off most items.

If ours sounds like the kind of team youÕd like to be part of, check out our Current Employment Opportunities and Careers at HOPE.

You can learn more about HOPE and the people we serve at www.hopeservices.org.