Employment Benefits

Thank you for considering employment at Youth Dynamics. As part of your consideration, here is an overview of our extensive benefits package that will be available to you if you decide to join our team!

Unless Otherwise noted, the following benefits are available to all regular employees working at least half-time (20 hours per week or more) on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment. Benefits are pro-rated for those who work less than 40 hours per week.

Health Insurance

  • 2 plans available.

 

Traditional plan – cost to employee for employee only benefits: $55.00 per month.  $30 office visit co-pay. $500 deductible. Includes prescription plan with $10/$30/$45 co-pays. Wellness visit up to $300 benefit paid outside of deductible

High Deductible plan – no cost to employee for employee only plan. Must contribute $50/month to Health Savings Account. Youth Dynamics also contributes $50/month to your HSA. Wellness visit up to $300 benefit paid outside of deductible

Health Savings Account

Available to all employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan. Pre-tax contributions deducted from your payroll and transferred automatically to your HSA. Immediate vesting in Youth Dynamics contribution. Can contribute up to annual IRS limit.

Dental Insurance

  • Diagnostic & Preventive Dental Services           100% (cleanings, x-rays)
  • Basic Dental Services         80% (fillings, root canal, extractions)
  • Major Dental Services         50% (crowns, implants
  • Orthodontic Services           50%

Maximum plan benefit $1000/person per year

Vision

Youth Dynamics will match funds spent on vision expenses up to $250 per year. Funds can be spent on contact or glasses.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Youth Dynamics offers both Medical and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts. Pre-tax contribution deducted from your paycheck to help meet these expenses.

  • Medical flex available to benefit eligible employees not enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan. Annual maximum $2,500.
  • Dependent Care Flex is available to all benefit eligible employees. Annual maximum is $5,000.

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employees eligible to begin contributing upon employment. After 1 year of service Youth Dynamics will match your contribution up to 5% of your income.  Immediate vesting in matching contribution. 

Paid Time Off

1 week of vacation after 6 months of employment. Accrue 10 hours every month thereafter. Equivalent to 2 weeks vacation during the 1st year and, starting the 2nd year, 3 weeks vacation. Bonus days given each year after 2 years of employment. Cap at 144 hours.

Sick Bank

Accrual of ½ day per month begins at 6 months of employment. Sick days can be used for employee or dependent child illnesses. Cap at 360 hours.

Holidays

Employees are eligible for Holiday benefits upon employment.Youth Dynamics recognizes 6 paid holidays per year:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas

Employees required to work holidays receive regular pay plus an equivalent amount of time is added to their PTO.

Orientation

Using a combination of computer-based tools, clinical education, and hands on mentoring, Youth Dynamics offers all employees an extensive orientation to their new position and the organization.

Training

Youth Dynamics offers on-going CEU and OPI approved trainings to employees to help them meet the needs of their positions and licenses. Through our Netsmart University system employees also have access to additional trainings that will allow them to expand their continuing education.

Colonial Life Benefits

Accidents happen, illnesses surprise us. Youth Dynamics has partnered with Colonial Life to offer benefits to help our employees be prepared for life’s surprises. Benefits include:

  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident (non-work related) Insurance

Several plans available in each category. Costs determined based on plan chosen

YDI Bucks

Youth Dynamics believes that our employees are the heart of our organization. We attempt to recognize this belief in various ways, starting with our YDI bucks program. Employees give YDI bucks to co-workers who they believe have done something extra. YDI bucks can be turned in for gift cards or used in the YDI clothing store.

Employee Recognition

Youth Dynamics recognizes employees for length of service. Awards are given at 6 months, 1 year, 5 years and every 5 years thereafter.

Employee of the Quarter/Year

Youth Dynamics recognizes special contributions by employees quarterly. Employees are nominated by their peers, and the winners are determined by agency-wide voting. Multiple awards per quarter.

Employees who earn recognition for a quarter of the year are also eligible for Employee of the Year. Final determination of the Employee of the Year is done by the Leadership Team

Employee Assistance Program

Youth Dynamics maintains a confidential Employee Assistance Program to assist employees with issues such as:

  • Anxiety and stress management
  • Child and elder care referrals
  • Consultations on work and personal relationships
  • Legal resources and referrals
  • Time management and coaching for managers
  • Financial expertise and more

Direct Deposit

Youth Dynamics offers all employees the option of having their payroll check deposited to the bank of their choice.

Meals

All Group Home Staff are provided with meals while on-shift in a Youth Dynamics Group Home

Bereavement Leave

Youth Dynamics offers 3 paid days of Bereavement Leave for the loss of immediate family members.

Jury Duty Leave

Youth Dynamics will pay your normal salary while you meet your legal obligations as a juror.

Recruitment Bonus

A recruitment bonus is paid to any Youth Dynamics employee who refers a new staff once the staff has passed their probationary period.

Professional Liability Coverage

Youth Dynamics provides professional liability coverage for all on-staff clinicians

Worker’s Compensation

Accidents and injuries that happen while on the job are covered by worker’s compensation insurance provided by Youth Dynamics.

Perkins Loan Cancellations

You may be entitled to cancellation and/or deferment of your Perkins loan as a result of your YDI employment. This benefit is governed by the rules of the student loan.

National Health Service Corp

Practitioners working at an NHSC approved sight may qualify for loan deferral if they are part of the NHSC program. All Youth Dynamics locations that meet NHSC requirements are enrolled in the program.

Being part of the YDI team is being part of the solution for kids and families in Montana.  If you are a qualified, energetic, committed and self-motivated individual with a passion for helping youth and working for a better Montana, please consider employment at Youth Dynamics. 

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