Benefits

Supporting you

Join a collaborative and inspiring culture

When you choose a career with Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), you join a collaborative and inspiring culture – and are rewarded for your contributions and achievements. PHS offers a competitive total rewards package with programs supporting your physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Retirement plans are available to help you plan for the future.

More than $17 million in wages and benefit increases have been invested in recent years, and PHS continually seeks ways to help support you.

Together, all of the wonderful people at PHS make it a great place to grow and thrive.

Being the best version of you

All employees (part- and full-time) are eligible for

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) Free EAP through Guidance Resources by Symetra
WAGE STEPS. Regular wage step increases offered for hourly positions
FLU SHOTS. Free flu shots in the fall
COFFEE & MEALS. Free coffee and reduced-price meal tickets offered in many communities
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION. Participate in a range of events such as annual staff picnics and holiday parties.
SAME-DAY PAY. Dayforce Wallet: no waiting for your paycheck, get paid the same day you work!
INTERNAL MOVES. Looking for a new challenge or location? PHS has more than 60 locations offering a variety of opportunities. No need to find a new employer.
GUIDED ENROLLMENT SUPPORT. One-on-one support to help answer questions on benefits.
PARTNERSHIP EDUCATIONAL DISCOUNTS. PHS partners with several higher education institutions in the area.
BEREAVEMENT. PHS offers employees industry-standard paid bereavement leave.

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week

HEALTH INSURANCE. For Minnesota employees: PHS partners with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN (BCBS) and offers two medical plan network options. Employees in Iowa and Wisconsin have access to a broad open-access network.
DENTAL INSURANCE. Dental coverage is available to employees in MN and WI.
VISION INSURANCE. Optional/elective vision coverage available.
HSA & FSA. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available with qualifying health plans.
LIFE INSURANCE (AD&D), PLUS VOLUNTARY SHORT-TERM & LONG-TERM DISABILITY COVERAGES. Symetra policies for life and disability coverage are offered. Voluntary short-term disability coverage offers enhanced benefit provision
ACCIDENT & HOSPITALIZATION COVERAGE. Voluntary coverages offered by Symetra.
RETIREMENT. An optional 403(b) plan including an employer match
PTO. Generous paid time off (PTO) including vacation, sick leave and holiday pay
EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT. Reimbursement for qualifying educational expenses

Invest, grow and develop

As a PHS team member you have access to a variety of benefits, training, educational assistance, and more to help you advance your career.

PHS Education Assistance

Education Assistance Scholarship

Apply for up to $5,250 each year to pursue professional certification, vocational training and undergraduate or graduate degrees in the field of aging services through an accredited educational institution or agency. Scholarship awards are paid directly to the school or program by PHS. Scholarship funds are not applicable to expenses incurred in past semesters or programs. Eligible expenses include tuition, books, required fees, supplies, equipment and reasonable costs for child care and transportation. A computer/laptop is not considered an eligible expense.

Eligibility requirements

PHS education assistance scholarships are available to you if you have been employed and in good standing for at least three months and work a part- or full-time core of at least 22.5 hours per pay period.
You must be endorsed by your manager, HR representative and campus administrator.
Applications must be received prior to the beginning of the semester or program for which you are seeking the scholarship.
Scholarship recipients are asked to make a two-year commitment to PHS upon receiving the degree and work a full-time core schedule of at least 30 hours per week.

Nursing loan forgiveness

PHS offers employees nursing loan forgiveness for newly-hired or newly-promoted RNs and LPNs. Reimbursement will be paid quarterly to your paycheck or direct deposit for the minimum loan payments (not the loan balance).

Eligibility requirements

Have been hired or promoted as an RN or LPN within the previous 12 calendar months.
Work a full-time core schedule of 30 hours/week and performance remains in good standing.
Are endorsed by your manager, HR representative and the campus administrator.
Are making minimum payments and staying current on existing loan.

Training for nursing assistants (no cost)

Take the first step toward becoming a nursing assistant through the PHS OnTrack 2-Week Training Program. Designed to work with your busy lifestyle, this flexible program provides graduates with the skills needed to pass the state exam.

The curriculum is flexible, interactive and fun! You must work a regular core schedule within a care center setting. This training program is available to employees serving at any Minnesota PHS location (not currently available in Iowa or Wisconsin).

OnTrack requirements

35 hours of self-paced education via online training.
24 hours of hands-on training in a skills lab, located in Roseville, Minn.
16 hours of clinical experience at a PHS location.

Sessions start every month.

Partnerships and tuition discounts

PHS partners with several higher education institutions in the Twin Cities. As a PHS employee, you may qualify for discounts. To learn more explore each website or contact the desired institution directly with questions.

Augsburg University – $50 discount per undergraduate credit and $80 discount per graduate credit
Bethel University – $400/term (up to $1200 annually) | CAPS/Graduate Degrees/Seminary Degrees. (exception: Doctorate & Certificate programs)
Concordia University – $2,000 Partnership Scholarship ($500 per semester over 4 semesters)
Rasmussen College – 20% tuition discount, available for immediate family too
St. Catherine University – 10% tuition discount | College for Adults/Graduate College
University of Northwestern – discounts vary

Offered at PHS

Education assistance

Provides up to $5,250 per year in scholarships to continue your education.

Loan forgiveness

The Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program reimburses full-time RN or LPN employees who are hired or promoted within 12 calendar months of employment at PHS.

Nursing assistant training

Become a certified nursing assistant with no-cost training with PHS (OnTrack 2-Week Program). PHS offers Nursing Assistant training programs that work with your busy lifestyle.

Continuing education

Monthly learning and development courses.

Employee development

Opportunities for new assignments to help you advance to the next step in your career.

Presbyterian Homes & Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

Now is your time to thrive.

What staff are saying.

Good happens here

A lot of good happens here. That’s why I’m still here.

– Mary K.

All about compassion and serving people

It is just really important, meaningful work. So if I can use the things I’ve been blessed with — whether it’s my family background or communication skills to break things down to ensure understanding and make people feel comfortable — then I feel I’ve helped a vulnerable population. It’s all about compassion and serving people who may be less fortunate. And as a faith-based ministry, it’s also family based: we’re all so close and have a personal connection with each other. We care about each other’s well-being and families. It’s just a very understanding and compassionate place to work.

– Avery K., provider relations representative

The residents here are amazing

It’s so nice to work in a Christian community. The residents here are amazing. I connect with all of them very well. Everyone is so kind, so compassionate. You feel the love and warmth. It’s wonderful.

– Kathy H., housekeeping assistant

Who do I connect with and work alongside?

It’s not a feeling of I have to go to work, but it’s more a question of who do I get to work with today? Who do I connect with and work alongside?

– Drew S., chef

Making a difference every single day

I just love seeing our whole team making a difference every single day. Families and the community see it, too, on social media. It’s giving everyone hope during these challenging times — it gives me hope.

– Nancy S., life enrichment director

Our staff’s dedication to our residents’

My mother was a resident of one of PHS’ senior living communities. The care she received there was truly exceptional. When I was ready to return to work, I sought out a role with PHS specifically because of how well they treated her. Always eager to go the extra mile, and always seeking out ways to make our communities feel more inviting, our staff’s dedication to our residents’ quality of life is apparent in everything that they do.

– Deniz S.

Fun-loving teams and volunteers

Why I stayed at PHS? I’m not going to lie, it hasn’t always been easy, especially through Covid. I stayed because I had wonderful, hard-working, fun-loving teams and volunteers both at Lake Minnetonka Shores and now here at Beacon Hill who shared the goal of enriching people’s lives and providing meaningful opportunities.

– Missy O., LE Director

Prayers and StandUP were so helpful

Prayers and StandUP were so helpful when I first started working. I had a hard time when a resident died. I was so close to them I didn’t know what to do with my heartache. StandUP and the Lord’s word being spoken over us is a gift.

– Vera D., resident assistant

I love the people here

I love caregiving. I love working here, I love what I do and I love the people here. My motto is ‘I was born to serve’ and that’s what I do.

– Nancy L., nursing assistant

Helping someone find a home to call their own

The best part of my job is helping someone find a home to call their own. I love watching residents grow within our communities. Hearing the laughter and seeing the smiles of residents just warms my heart to the fullest.

– Briana W.

We work as a team

We are like family. We work as a team. We help and are there for one another.

– Samuel M., nursing assistant

I knew all of their caregivers

I felt good because I knew where they were; I could check on them and I knew all of their caregivers. After they passed, it was a comfort to be there. I still walk by their apartments 20 years later and think of them!

– Marilyn E., daughter of residents

I wanted to make a difference

I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives on a wider scale.

– Isaac, PHS employee

Really enjoy meeting the residents

I appreciate the rest of my life enrichment team and really enjoy meeting the residents and hearing their stories. I think about my grandma who lived in assisted living when she passed and how much she looked forward to the daily activities. I realized that I could make that thing, or host that event, or play that simple game with someone and totally make their day.

– Megan P., life enrichment director

Smiles on the faces

I love coming to work every day to put smiles on the faces of my residents and coworkers and making them happy.

– Verna M.

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