The County also administers an IRS approved plan that allows employees to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses with pre-tax dollars. All permanent employees are covered by a County-paid life insurance policy. Disability insurance, also County paid, provides partial income protection in the event of non work-related injury or illness that renders an employee unable to work. A free childcare resource and referral service is available to all employees. The County also administers an IRS approved plan that allows employees to pay qualifying childcare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Family members are also welcome.
Each employee has access to free confidential counseling through the Providence Employee Assistance Program. Both the employee and Multnomah County contribute to this plan. Employees may also participate in the County's Section 457 Deferred Compensation plan, a tax-deferred retirement savings payroll deduction option. Vacation and Sick Leave Sick leave accrues at the rate of 12 days per year for full time regular employees. Part-time employees accrue at a rate proportionally reduced depending on hours worked.