Welcome to our FPWC Employee Intranet!
This web page is for FPWC employees (full-time and part-time) and will be continually updated. Please note that the general public does not have access. We hope you find the posted information beneficial and informative. For assistance or to share suggestions, call us at (815) 877-6100 or e-mail komalley@winnebagoforest.org.
What’s New
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCIES:
Human Resources/Volunteer Manager
SAVE THE DATE! The Employee Appreciation Picnic (E.A.P.) will be held on Wednesday, July 28nd from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Atwood Homestead Forest Preserve – River Oaks Shelterhouse. Hope to see you there!
WELCOME to Samantha Crooks, our new full-time Communications Coordinator! Samantha is a recent graduate from Illinois State University, where she majored in Mass Media Communications. Samantha recently completed social media internships with The Vidette, the Illinois State University’s student newspaper, along with 103.3 WZND Fuzed Radio. Let’s give Samantha a warm welcome to the FPWC team!
Happy July Anniversaries!
(There are no July anniversaries)
Benefit & Wellness Resources
Health Insurance Rates for the 2021-22 Plan Year – Final health plan renewal rates were approved at the March 18th IPBC Board Meeting. The PPO reflects an increase of 3.9%, while the HMO premium will decrease -7.9%. The new dental rate (through Delta Dental) decreased -5.4%. Basic life insurance (provided by FPWC at no cost to employees) increased from $0.092 to $0.100 per $1,000 benefit (from $2.24/per person per month to $2.40).
Open enrollment for coverage effective July 1st will begin Wednesday, May 5th and will end at close of business on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021. No action is required from you unless you are changing plans.
Benefit Summary – General Brochure
2021-22 Benefits – Premium Rates
HMO – BlueCross/BlueShield of IL – Summary Plan Description
PPO – UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus – Summary Plan Description
Dental Plan Change – MetLife to Delta Dental – Last fall the IPBC conducted an RFP for the dental plan, and on January 28, 2021, the IPBC Board of Directors approved a change from the MetLife Dental plan to Delta Dental effective July 1, 2021. Coverage is identical to MetLife. Details on our new Delta Dental Plan are HERE!
Delta Dental of IL-Provider Listing – effective 7/01/2021
Dental – MetLife PDP Plus – effective until 6/30/2021
Prescription Service – Express Scripts
Life Insurance – Standard Insurance Company
Voluntary Vision – VSP Choice – Plan A
COVID-19 Resources
OSHA-“Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace” posted 2/10/2021
Message from our Executive Director – COVID-19 Protocol
How to Cope with Job Stress and Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Employee Resources
FPWC Employee Roster (posted 6/01/2021)
2021 Personnel Policy/Employee Handbook
Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Request Form – Print out and complete this form to send to HR if you are absent from work due to your own serious health condition (more than three days), if you are needed to care for your family member due to a serious health condition, or for other qualifying reasons listed under FMLA (see Employee Handbook). Questions? Contact HR at (815) 516-2659 Direct.
Operational Resources
Emergency Action Plan posted 2/05/2021
Ergonomics Program and Training Guide
OSHA-Respiratory Protection Standard – posted 3/11/2021