Employment Benefits in the Newark Public Library System
Include:
Medical Insurance
The Library pays 65 percent of the premiums for Family or Single coverage.
Dental Insurance
The Library pays 100 percent of the premiums for the employee. The employee may
purchase Family coverage by paying the difference between the Individual and
Family premiums.
Vision Insurance
The Library pays 100 percent of the premiums for the employee. The employee may
purchase Family coverage by paying the difference between the Individual and
Family premiums.
Life Insurance
The Library pays 100 percent of the premiums for the employee ($15,000.00
Benefit). The employee may purchase additional coverage at their expense.
Paid Sick Leave
Accrues on a pro-rated basis from date of hire; may be used after completing 3
months of service.
Paid Vacation
Entitlement for current calendar year is based on date of hire and the average
number of hours worked per week during the probationary period.
Paid Holidays
Eight per year plus 4 Floating Holidays.
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential, free counseling services for employee and immediate family
members.
Probationary Period
The first 6 months of employment is considered probationary. Performance will
be reviewed at 6 months, and if performance is satisfactory, the employee will
receive a rate increase of one step. If the employee's performance is not
satisfactory, the employee will be removed from the position. If the employee
is removed from the position, s/he may apply for any position that is open in
the Library System; however, continued employment in the Library System is not
guaranteed.
