Employment Benefits

Bi-Weekly Pay & Direct Deposit

Health & Wellness

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Local Government Federal Credit Union Membership & Payroll Deposits to Member Acounts

12 Paid Holidays Annually

Employee Wellbeing

Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides access to work/life resources, and licensed clinicians available to anyone in your household. RHA provides additional opportunities throughout the year to earn additional leave days. Staff is continuously offered career development and training as part of the growth process.

RHA also has flexible scheduling, with some departments offered a hybrid work model or adjusted work hours. Long-term sick leave of 60 days is accrued after 9 years of service. Our main office offers an in-house fitness room for employee use.

Retirement Plans

NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (LGERS)

The LGERS is a pension plan administered by the North Carolina Total Retirement Plans within the Department of State Treasurer (DST). Employees contribute 6% of gross earnings on a pre-tax basis. RHA also makes regular contributions as mandated by the NC DST.

Optional 401(k) & 457 Plans

Participation is voluntary. Contributions can be made on a pre-tax and/or after-tax basis per plan rules. RHA matches up to a maximum of 4% of employee contributions. Participants are fully and immediately vested upon enrollment.

Roth IRA

Participation is voluntary. Contributions are made via payroll deduction.

Health Insurance Plans

Medical

RHA offers two medical plan options. Prescription drug coverage and an allowance for vision reimbursement are included with both plans. RHA pays a portion of the premiums for single and dependent coverage if elected.

Dental

RHA pays a portion of premiums for single and dependent coverage if elected.

Transparency of Coverage Rule

In 2020, the Department of Labor issued a regulation in regards to the Transparency of Coverage Rule. Among this transparency regulation, all non-grandfathered, group health plans must post and maintain their in and out-of-network provider costs on a publically accessible website file (in a JSON format).

The deadline has been extended until July 1, 2022.

Cigna Update Notice [Available 7/01/2022]

Public Available Machine-Readable Files

Cigna MRF Reference Guide Client Flyer

Life Insurance & Income Protection Plans

Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

RHA provides all full-time employees with coverage valued at two times their annual salary. This benefit is provided at no cost to the employee.

Short Term Disability Insurance

This optional plan provides income protection for a maximum of 13 weeks. Benefit amount is selected by the employee at election.

Long Term Disability Insurance

This optional plan provides up to 60% of the employee’s basic monthly earnings after 90 days of continuous disability. RHA pays 50% of employee premiums, if elected.

* Benefits are subject to change

Let’s Work Together

Working for the Raleigh Housing Authority offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community by addressing one of the most fundamental needs—affordable housing. As part of this dedicated team, you would be at the forefront of shaping programs that directly enhance the quality of life for our residents.

With a focus on innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration, the Raleigh Housing Authority is a place where your efforts are recognized, and your work truly matters in building a more equitable and vibrant community.

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