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Benefits of Working at Merrick, Inc.
Merrick, Inc., a highly respected agency in the Twin Cities area, is committed to providing superior Day Training and Habilitation (DT&H) services to adults with developmental disabilities (DD). Our Board of Directors and Management Team recognize the critical role employees have in exceptional service delivery. Therefore, in order to recruit and retain qualified full-time employees, Merrick, Inc., provides a comprehensive direct and indirect compensation package, all within a supportive, positive work environment.

Compensation
Merrick, Inc., strives to provide competitive wages. Starting wages may be adjusted based on educational background and/or experience in the DD field.

• New full-time hires are awarded a $200.00 incentive once their initial employee-in-training period has been successfully completed.
• Merrick, Inc., is committed to providing performance-based wage increases, not limited by state approved increases.

Work Schedules
Merrick, Inc., employees are scheduled to work Monday through Friday and typically do not work late evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Medical
Multiple health insurance plans are available for both employees and their eligible dependents.

• Merrick, Inc., and the employee share in the health insurance premium costs.
• Currently, the agency pays 75% of the employee only-low option plan.

Dental
Dental insurance is available for employees, with Merrick, Inc., paying all of the premium costs of employee only coverage. Dental coverage for eligible dependents is also available at the employee's expense.

Life Insurance
Life insurance is available for both employees and their eligible dependents. This plan also includes an accidental death and dismemberment provision.

• Merrick, Inc., pays all of the premium costs for both employee and dependent coverage.
• Voluntary group term life insurance is also offered at the employee's expense.

Long-Term Disability
Long-term disability is another component of the agency's insurance package. Merrick, Inc., pays all of the premium costs for employee coverage.

Flexible Spending Account
A Section 125 flexible benefit plan is also offered. This allows employees to have pre-tax dollars deducted from their paychecks for insurance premium payments, health care reimbursement, and/or dependent care reimbursement.

Savings Plan
A 403(b) retirement plan is also available. Employees are able to contribute directly into their 403(b) accounts through pre-tax payroll deductions. Employer contributions may also be distributed on a discretionary basis.

Paid Time Off
A generous Paid Time Off package is offered for vacation and sick leave.

• New employees earn 10.66 hours of PTO each month (16 days in a 12-month period).
• PTO accrual amounts increase by 40 hours every three years.
• The maximum number of hours that can be earned is 20.66 hours per month (31 days in a 12-month period) for ten or more years of service.
• Paid holidays are another feature of the benefit package. Merrick, Inc., employees enjoy 10 paid holidays each year.

Other Benefits
Merrick, Inc., actively seeks its employees' feedback through annual Staff Opinion Surveys. We also manage an employee recognition committee, and a number of employees volunteer on the Fun Ideas Start Here (FISH) committee to promote employee morale.

Since Merrick, Inc., believes that initial and ongoing staff training is critical to providing quality client services, a paid training program is provided and all employees attend an annual Company Meeting Day.

The agency strives to provide internal promotional opportunities whenever possible.

Merrick, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer