UCP of Greater Cleveland offers full-time and part-time employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits package based on the number of hours worked weekly.
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Benefits are effective the first day of the month following 90 consecutive days of employment for non exempt personnel and 30 days for exempt personnel.
Employees working regularly scheduled hours of 30 or more weekly can elect Health, Dental and/or Vision Insurance through:
- Medical Mutual of Ohio Super Med Plus
- Medical Mutual of Ohio Medco (Prescription Drug Coverage)
- Guardian Dental
- EyeMed Vision Care
Employees working regularly scheduled hours of 20 to 29 weekly have the opportunity to elect Dental and/or Vision Insurance coverage as listed above.
Short Term Disability Insurance (STD)
Employees working 20 or more of regularly scheduled hours per week are eligible to elect STD Income Protection Insurance from a minimum of $100 up to 60% of their weekly earnings, not to exceed $1,250 in weekly benefits. Monthly cost is determined by the amount elected and age.
Paid Vacation
Paid vacation allowance ranges from 2-4 weeks per year in the first year, depending on the job position. Vacation allowance may increase at 5 and/or 10 years of service.
Paid Holidays
UCP observes 10 paid holidays. These are: New Years (2 days), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas (2 days).
Life and AD&D Insurance
At no cost to you, UCP provides you a Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit, equal to two (2) times your annual salary.
Long Term Disability Insurance
If you become disabled and are unable to work due to injury or sickness, you may become eligible to receive disability pay. UCP provides this benefit to you at no cost.
401 (k) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
After one (1) year of continuous employment, employees working 20 or more of regularly scheduled hours per week (1000 hours per year) are eligible to enroll in a 401(k) Retirement Plan. The Agency will match 50% of your contributions up to 6% of your annual salary. Choose the investment vehicles that are the most appropriate for your lifestyle. Full details and disclosures are available.
Short Term Absences
Full-time employees will accrue short-term absences on the basis of 1/2 day per month. These short-term absence days/hours can be used in case of illness, personal business, bereavement, or a variety of circumstances to be approved by the supervisor. Part-time employees are eligible for paid short-term absences on a pro-rated basis.
Credit Union
If you want “No Charge” checking, join the Ohio Education Credit Union. Other available services are: direct deposit or payroll deduction into any Credit Union account, loans, money market accounts, ATM cards with no surcharges, check debit cards, internet service, two Visa options, and 24-hour account access.
Direct Deposit Payroll
Employees may designate up to three (3) participating financial institutions to receive their net pay.
Please Note: This outline provides a brief overview of UCP of Greater Cleveland’s benefit programs for applicants. UCP reserves the right at any time to revise, update or rescind any policies or benefits. If you are a current employee of UCP and have questions concerning benefits, please contact the Director of Human Resources at humanresources@ucpcleveland.org.
