A commitment to build a skilled and competent staff is embedded in our strategic plan, driving us to be a best place to work, known for our well-trained staff and leaders, professional development that positions our team to influence how we operate, and industry-leading retention rates. Central to our efforts are ensuring that searches include a wide pool of candidates, addressing disparities in pay rates, and providing opportunities for meaningful decision making.
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What We're Doing & Why
Staff Composition
At Easterseals DC MD VA, we recognize the value of having a staff that reflects the communities we serve. Our recruitment efforts intentionally seek out applicants who have the knowledge and experience that ensure our services are responsive to our clients.
Compensation & Benefits
We recognize that financial security is an important driver of achieving one's goals. Easterseals DC MD VA is committed to fair pay, strong benefits, and supporting career advancement opportunities for our team.
- Easterseals provides access to no-cost or low-cost training to support employees’ career advancement, and we provide a bonus when job-related certificates or degrees are earned.
- Easterseals benchmarks against peers to ensure our benefits are comprehensive and affordable, providing peace of mind as well as protection from financial catastrophe in the event of illness, injury, death, or disability.
- While we have not yet fully achieved our goal, our Board has approved our Strategic Plan that calls for all employees to earn a living wage.
Assessing Our Progress
The best decisions are those informed by a variety of perspectives. We are therefore intentional in sharing information with and seeking feedback from across our organization.
- All Easterseals DC MD VA employees are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions so that we can advance our Core Value of Innovation.
- Monthly One Easterseals meetings share information with – and solicit feedback from – managers across the organization.
- Annual performance evaluations include 360-feedback from staff across departments.
- Our Open Door and No Retaliations policies ensure that employees can share concerns without fear of reprisal. Employees who wish to report concerns anonymously may do so through an online portal or helpline maintained by an outside vendor.
