Benefits Package

The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago offers its employees a comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision Care Benefits, Non-contributory Retirement Plans, Voluntary 403(b), Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and much more. Please note: Most benefits (insurance, FSA participation, etc.) begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment.)

Health & Wellness

• HMO and PPO plans through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois
  • Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
  • Participating Provider Organization (PPO) 
  • High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
  
  
• Dental (Your choice of the following)
  • Jewish Federation Dental Care Plan (administered by Allied Benefit Systems)
    
  • First Commonwealth (a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian)
   
• Vision
  • Davis Vision
    
    

• Employee Assistance Program
  
  
• jHealth - a wellness program for employees and their family members
  • Health and Benefits Fairs 
  • Seminars/Webinars
  • Annual Flu Shots
  • Biometric screenings and health assessments
  • Online tools and trackers
  • Health coaching
  • Physical activity challenges
  • Educational emails and materials
    
    

Financial

• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Healthcare
  • Dependent Care

Training

As a learning organization, we want our employees to gain as much knowledge and expertise as possible.  We offer ongoing training in various areas such as Jewish Studies and Culture, Israel, Federation Agencies and Beneficiaries, Professional Skills Development, Manager Training, and many more. 

Retirement Plans

Employer Sponsored Pension Plan (Non-contributory)

Depending on your position, you will be eligible to participate in one of two 401(k) plans. JUF funds both plans with no contribution required on your part, and you are also eligible to contribute funds and receive an employer match. Eligibility rules and vesting schedules differ by plan.

Tax Deferred Retirement Accounts

As an employee of a not-for-profit agency, you may contribute, through payroll deductions, into a 403(b) plan, also known as a Tax Deferred Annuity (TDA) or a Tax Deferred Retirement Savings Account. A 403(b) plan allows you to invest money in an annuity or mutual funds on a tax-deferred basis.  These accounts are intended to be used as a supplement to your retirement income.

Time-off Benefits

• Paid Holidays, both Jewish and legal (Up to 21 days per year)
• Paid Personal Time (Up to 22 days per year)
• Paid Sick Time (Up to 10 days per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Paid Jury Duty
• Leaves of Absence
  

Perks

• Discounts for Goods and Services such as: Movie Tickets, Amusement Parks, Sporting Events, Local Retailer Discounts, and more!
  
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Transit and Parking Transportation Benefit Program
  
• Social Activities and Events