The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) offers a generous benefits package for regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Health Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire.
A summary of benefits for regular full-time employees is provided below.
Medical
Medical insurance is provided through CalPERS with several HMO and PPO choices. The HACSB pays 85% of the premium for employee and dependent coverage.
Dental
Dental insurance is provided through First Dental Health administered by The Principal Group. The HACSB pays 100% of the premium for employee only coverage. The employee is responsible for paying the dependent portion.
Vision
Vision insurance is available through Superior Vision Plan. The HACSB pays 100% of the premium for employee only coverage. The employee is responsible for paying the dependent portion.
Life Insurance, AD&D, & LTD
The HACSB pays 100% of the cost for employees on three different levels – Basic Group Life ($50,000), AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Retirement
The HACSB is a member of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). A contribution of up to 8% will be deducted from an employee's bi-weekly paycheck and put into their CalPERS account. The HACSB in turn will also contribute a % into the employees CalPERS account. Employees are considered "vested" after 5 years of service with a CalPERS employer and therefore become eligible for defined monthly benefit payments at retirement.
Classic Members
- Hired to a public agency prior to 1/1/13
- 2.5% at age 55
- Contribute 8% each pay period.
PEPRA Members
- 2% at age 62 (PEPRA)
- Contribute 7.75% each pay period
Medical Retirement
The HACSB will continue the medical benefit coverage for employees who retire from the Housing Authority after meeting specified criteria. The Retiree will be required to pay medical premiums at the same cost as current employees.
Vacation
The HACSB provides vacation time based on length of service ranging from 80-160 hours annually.
Sick Leave
The HACSB provides employees with a bi-weekly accrual of 4.15 hours (12 days/year) per pay period.
Holidays
The HACSB provides 15 paid holidays in a year.
Work Schedule
The HACSB works a 9/80 work schedule. The entire agency is closed the second Friday of each pay period. Standard hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with some flexibility depending on location working at. Depending on business needs, certain positions may work a different schedule.
Telecommuting (eligible positions only)
The HACSB provides the opportunity for approved positions to work remotely. Employees in an approved telecommuting position must have completed 6 months or more time in current position to be eligible.
Education Reimbursement
The HACSB has an education reimbursement policy for all employees who have completed one year of service with the Housing Authority. Reimbursement will consist of 100% for fees paid on Tuition and books at the Cal State San Bernardino or Cal Poly fee levels.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The HACSB is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your (Federal) Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
Additional Benefits Offered
Lincoln voluntary plans, 457, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and additional supplemental life and AD&D insurance benefits.