HKV Employee Benefits

Hospice of Kankakee Valley is an exceptional place to work! You will work with a dedicated, caring staff that believes in teamwork. Employee benefits are generally available to those employees regularly scheduled for 20 hours per week or more. Some of these great benefits are listed below. (Waiting periods and restrictions do apply for some benefits; please see the Human Resources office for more information.)

• Competitive salaries: HKV reviews and updates salary ranges on an annual basis, as needed, to stay competitive. We offer annual salary increases and bonuses based on performance, years of service, available resources and other factors.

• Generous Retirement plan: Hospice of Kankakee Valley contributes annually to a SEP-IRA retirement account for each eligible employee. In recent years the level of this contribution has ranged from 6%-9% of each employee’s annual salary. In addition, voluntary participation in a 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan with numerous investment funds is available.

• Time off plans: Part time and full time employees are eligible for paid vacation, personal days, sick days and designated holidays annually. The number of days available varies based upon hours worked, length of service and exempt status.

• Life insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance: These benefits are completely funded by Hospice of Kankakee Valley for all eligible employees.

• Medical Insurance: We offer a PPO plan, which is partially funded by Hospice of Kankakee Valley. Employee only or family coverage is available. 90% coverage for most services when using an in-network provider, $500 deductible, prescription plan included.

• Dental Insurance: We offer an indemnity dental plan, which is partially funded by Hospice of Kankakee Valley. Employee only or family coverage is available if medical coverage is elected. Preventive care is covered at 100%, other services covered at 80%/50% after a $50 deductible.
  

• Tuition Reimbursement: Hospice of Kankakee Valley reimburses for courses directly related to the job. We offer 100% reimbursement each semester of up to six (6) credit hours of tuition cost within set limits.

• Direct Deposit of payroll checks to employee’s personal bank account.

• Staff support groups, employee assistance programs to provide employees with resources to deal with stress and other personal concerns.
  
  

• Vision Insurance: Our vision plan is offered to employees and their families at no cost if enrolled in the medical plan. 100% coverage up to $60 for eye exam and $120 for glasses/contacts every 12 months.
  
  

• Long Term Care Insurance: Plan enrollment is available through Massachusetts Mutual at a 10% employee discount.
  
  

• Fitness discounts: Discounted rates offered for HKV employees at Provena St. Mary’s Fitness, Riverside Health Fitness Center, YMCA and Cardinal Fitness.