Employee benefits

Being a part of the Community Bridges family makes you eligible for a robust benefits package that includes sick leave, vacation time, and a 401(k) retirement plan, depending on your employment status.

Have questions? Contact our Human Resources department through email at recruitments@cbridges.org, or over the phone at 831-688-8840 ext. 200.

Benefits Packages

Full-time (30 hrs/wk or more), regular status: 

  • For employees: shared cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. This benefit package is valued at $9,766.92/year 
  • First year: 16 vacation days and 11 holidays, with accrual based on scheduled hrs/wk  
  • Sick leave: approximately 1 day/month, with accrual based on scheduled hrs/wk  
    • May be eligible to earn up to 4 Wellness Floaters per year after satisfying all eligibility requirements.  
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: Agency matches employee contribution up to 5% of annual salary, effective during open enrollment period.   
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Program 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid lunch 

Part-time, regular status: 

  • First year: 16 vacation days and 11 holidays, with accrual based on scheduled hrs/wk  
  • Sick leave accrued based on scheduled hrs/wk  
  • May be eligible for up to 4 Wellness Floaters per year after satisfying all eligibility requirements 
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: Agency matches employee contribution up to 5% of annual salary, effective during open enrollment period   
  • Employee Assistant Program 
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Program 
  • Paid lunch if applicable

Limited-term: 

  • Holiday pay and sick leave based on scheduled hrs/week 
  • Paid lunch if applicable 

On-call: 

  • Eligible for paid sick leave  
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: Agency matches employee contribution up to 5% of annual salary, practical during open enrollment period 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid lunch if applicable 
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