Employee Benefits

TALKSPACE - Employees have the opportunity to sign yourself up for online talk therapy with TalkSpace.  This service is available to employees of CCSU and its member Districts.  It is being paid for by a grant awarded by the Agency of Education, using Agency-controlled ARP-ESSER funds.  The service will be available until September 30, 2024, which is the expiration date for all ARP-ESSER grants. Contact human resources for details.


Employee Assistance Program

Invest EAP offers comprehensive, customized employee assistance services that promote the health and well-being of employees and the organizations they serve. The program has been demonstrated to reduce employee stress and increase workplace morale and productivity. They provide confidential personalized counseling, organizational and management consultation, training, and resource information in a prompt and professional manner.  Just a few services they offer:

  • Self Assessment
  • Family Issues
  • Mental Health
  • Legal/Financial Help
  • Work Place
  • Health Issues
  • Stress Resolution
SHOES FOR CREWS
We’re committed to the safety and well-being of the team and are proud to make Shoes For Crews industry leading slip-resistant footwear available to all team members.

We now have a CCSU account so all employees can login and receive a discounted rate when you purchase footwear.  You must use a personal credit card to pay but you will get the group rate discount. 

Custodial and Food Nutrition Departments also receive a work subsidy per the Support Staff CBA.  The subsidy is automatically paid by CCSU.

To order using your personal Credit Card  - is the option for employees who aren't in the food nutrition or custodial departments. 

CHECK IT OUT:   www.shoesforcrews.com/CCSU 

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

You can use a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for copayments, deductibles, some drugs, and some other health care costs. Using an FSA can reduce your taxes.

Wellness Program

VEHI Path (Planned Action Towards Health) offers our member school employees and Vermont teacher retirees a plethora of cost-effective, best practice elements to help them live their best lives at home, at work and in your local community. Our VEHI Path team works hand-in-hand with schools and school districts/supervisory unions to create and sustain safe and healthy work environments. 

Headspace for Teachers is free.  It is a mindfulness app.  Here is the link: https://www.headspace.com/educators


Wireless Carrier Discount Program

Lincoln Financial Group

Employees who qualify for life insurance have additional free benefits from Lincoln Financial Group.