Employee Benefits
The Transitional Learning Center (TLC) at Galveston-Lubbock and the TideWay program are committed to offering competitive employee salaries and benefits.
TLC Galveston-Lubbock/TideWay offer(s) a complete benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as certain tax deferred expenses through the Flexible Benefit Cafeteria Plan as well as a matching retirement plan, wellness program, and a smoke-free environment. See below or contact our HR department for more detail on items listed as well as the complete benefits package.
One additional benefit that is not listed in the benefits package is the Galveston Island lifestyle. Galveston is small Romantic Island complete with Victorian homes, streets lined with large oak and palm trees, shopping at the historic Strand, the charming historic district, the beach, the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and a myriad of other community activities. Galveston's climate is idea for swimming, fishing, boating, biking, kayaking and a number of other outdoor activities. www.galveston.com
Summary of Benefits
| Employee Benefits | Who Recieves | Who Pays | When Eligible | What you Receive |
| VACATION | Full Time Employees | TLC | After 6 months employment | 10 days per year for first 4 years; 15 days per year for 5-7 years; 20 days per year for year 8 or more. Accrued each pay period from date of employment. |
| Part Time Employees | TLC | After 1 year employment and averaging 17.5 hours/week or more | Prorated when eligible | |
| SICK LEAVE | Full Time Employees | TLC | After 6 months employment | 10 days/year (accrued each pay period from date of employment) |
| Part Time Employees | TLC | After 1 year employment and averaging 17.5 hours/week or more | Prorated | |
| HOLIDAYS | Full Time Employees | TLC | Upon employment | 10 holidays per year |
| CONVERSION POLICY | Full Time Employees | TLC | After 1 year of employment |
Sick leave may be converted to vacation in 1 day increments by using a 2:1 ratio. Maximum 80 hrs of sick leave can be converted per year |
| ANICO HEALTH | Full Time Employees | TLC/Employee | 1st Day of Month after 90 days employment | In Network - Deductible $500, 10% co-insurance with maximum out of pocket of $2,000. Provider: $25 Co-Pay |
| ANICO PHARMACY | Full Time Employees | TLC/Employee | 1st Day of Month after 90 days employment | Deductible $100 with copay $10 generic and $25 name brand |
| ANICO DENTAL | Full Time Employees | TLC 100% for employee | 1st Day of Month after 90 days employment | Maximum per year $1250, Deductible $100, Orthodontics lifetime maximum $1250 |
| * DEARBORN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE | Full Time Employees | TLC 100% | 1st Day of Month after 90 days employment | $20,000 Term Life |
| * HARTFORD VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE | Full Time Employees | Employee | 1st Day of Month after 90 days employment | Optional benefit - Term Life up to $30,000 |
| * DEARBORN SHORT TERM DISABILITY | Full Time Employees | Employee | 1st Day of Month after 90 days employment | Optional benefit - Only available at the beginning of full time employment. After 14 calendar days of disability - Up to 26 weeks of benefit to a maximum of $200 per week |
| * COLONIAL SHORT TERM DISABILITY | Full Time Employees | Employee | 1st Day of Month after 90 days employment | Benefit up to $3000/month. Optional benefit -open enrollment annually |
| *UNUM LONG TERM DISABILITY | Full Time Employees | TLC 100% | Enrolled after 6 months employment | Up to 60% of income |
| WORKERS' COMPENSATION | All Employees | TLC 100% | Upon Employment | Hospital, phyisican & compensation for eligible injury |
| JURY DUTY | Full Time Employees | TLC 100% | Upon employment | Time off with pay |
| BEREAVEMENT | Full Time Employees | TLC 100% | After 3 months employment | Maximum 3 days in case of death for immediate family member (as defined in TLC Employee Handbook) |
| NOTARY PUBLIC | All Employees | TLC 100% | Upon Employment | Free notary service |
| FLEXIBLE BENEFIT CAFETERIA PLAN | Full Time Employees | Employee | First day of month after 90 days employment | IRS Section 125 plan allows certain expenses deducted from paycheck on a pre-tax basis |
| PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE | All professional staff | TLC 100% | Upon Employment | 1M/3M per year |
| EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Full Time Employees | TLC & Employee | After 1 year employment | Reimbursement for tuition, fees, books, lab costs with prior approval up to $1000/semester based on grade achieved |
| 401K RETIREMENT PLAN | Full Time Employees | TLC & Employee | After 1 year employment | TLC matching up to 3% of employee contribution; 1 year vesting schedule; enrollment twice a year |
| WELLNESS PROGRAM | All Employees | TLC | Upon Employment | TLC therapy gym available after hours |
| EMPLOYEE DINING | All Employees | Employee | Upon Employment | On-site dining at specified cost |
| REFRESHMENTS | All Employees | TLC | Upon Employment | Free coffee, tea, lemondage and fruit. Vending machines available as well |
| PARKING | All Employees | TLC | Upon Employment | Free parking |
