August 2022 Newsletter

TOWN OF NANTUCKET

HUMAN RESOURCES

Benefits

We have already transmitted our enrollment files for FY23.

(July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)

We cannot process new enrollments at this time.

For new enrollees:

If you haven’t received your new ID cards (where applicable), please reach out to Teodora Stockigt at tstockigt@nantucket-ma.gov for assistance.

Please be advised that you can make changes to your current benefits, shop, and enroll in benefits during open enrollment in May 2023.

If you are eligible for special enrollment, you will be able to choose and enroll in a plan within 30 days from your qualifying event.

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Blue365

Looking for new glasses, pair of sneakers, or a healthy meal delivery plan? Check out the Blue365. It offers premier health and wellness discounts and is free to join. These exclusive discounts are available to members of select BCBS organizations, including the Town of Nantucket.

How does Blue365 work?

Visit their website
Click on the JOIN button located on the header
Enter your BCBS member information
Complete the registration
Enjoy the deals!

Mind and Body reimbursement program

Town employees can benefit from the BCBS $300 Mind and Body reimbursement program.

Benefits:

$300 annual benefits per family

Qualified for Mind and Body Reimbursement:

Massage therapy
Hypnosis therapy
Meditation therapy
Tai chi
Qi (chi) gong
Breathing and meditation apps

Not Qualified for Mind and Body Reimbursement:

Visits to nutrition providers or other services included in the Fitness or Weight-Loss reimbursement programs
Apps not focused on breathing or medication, such as those focused on sleep

All reimbursement requests must be submitted to BCBS

by March 31 of the following year.

Reimbursement Request Form

(For example, for services rendered during 2022 you may submit your reimbursement request to BCBS by March 31, 2023.)

Education

Exciting News: Associate Degree program on Nantucket

Bristol Community College has committed to partnering with the Learning Ledgers Foundation to bring an Associate Degree program to Nantucket, with a blended delivery approach that combines online classes, in-person mentorship, tutorials, roundtables, and credit for work experience, via paid internships or employment.

The target start is January 2023.

For more information click here.

Learningledgers.org

DPW:

Senior Equipment Operator

Seasonal DPW Laborer

Finance Department:

Purchasing Clerk

Admin Assistant (Treasury)

IT Department:

IT Generalist

OIH:

40 Hour RN or LPN

24-hour Maintenance Assistant

24-hour Dietary Aide

PLUS:

Per Diem Building Inspector

Part-Time Building Inspector

Administrative Specialist

Nantucket Public Schools is hiring! Please send your application to hallette@npsk.org or leave a resume. cover letter and additional credentials at the Central Office (32 First Way). For more information, visit npsk.org.

Administrators (independent contracts):

Director of English Learner Education, 12-month position
HR Specialist, 12-month position

Teachers:

Special Education Liaison, Grade 1
Special Education Liaison, Grades 3-5
Social Worker, Grades 6-8
Social Worker, Grades 9-12
Adjustment Counselor, Grades 6-12
High School Math
High School Social Studies
Speech and Language Pathologist, Grades 6-12

Educational Support Personnel (ESP):

Office of Special Services, 12-month position
Curriculum and Assessment Department (Central Office), 12-month position

Teaching Assistants:

NES: Seven (7) 1.0 FTE openings (6 classroom, one 1:1 special education aide), Three (3) .7 FTE openings (PreK)
NIS: Three (3) 1.0 FTE openings
CPS: Three (3) 1.0 FTE openings
NHS: Three (3) 1.0 FTE openings

Nantucket Community School:

Aquatics Director

Bilingual (English/Spanish) GED Instructor

Childcare Coordinator

Electrical Journeyman Instructor

DPW

William Dell’Erba

William Dell’Erba joined the Town this July as the new Permit Service Coordinator. Will graduated from UMass with a degree in Natural Resource Conservation in 2017. He loves spending time with his family, walking with his dog Rusty at the bogs, gardening, and cooking.

Peter McColl

Peter McColl transferred from the Maintenance Technician position to the Mechanic Foreman position at the DPW. Thank you for your continued service to the Town, Peter!

Kevin Konetchy transferred from Nantucket Public School to the DPW Laborer position on 7/25. Congratulation, Kevin!

Culture & Tourism

Susan Tate

Susan Tate joined us for another season this July as the Seasonal Info Aide! Welcome back, Susan!

Teodora Stockigt

Teodora Stockigt transferred from the HR Coordinator to the HR Assistant Director position this July. Teodora has been employed with the Town since 2020. Good luck in your new role, Teodora!

Yordan Petkov

Yordan Petkov transferred from IT Generalist to Information Technology Security Systems Administrator position. Yordan is very excited to take on this role and continue to support the mission of protecting and strengthening the Town's critical infrastructure.

PLUS

William Saad returned to PLUS this July. His new role is Land Use Specialist. Congratulations, Billy!

Town Admin

Hayley Cooke

Hayley Cooke joined the Town this July as the new Housing/Real Estate Office Manager. Though a washashore herself, Hayley's mom was born & raised on Nantucket. She's lived in Acton, MA, PA, and DC. Her professional background is in Museums & Theatre. Say hi & tell her about your pets!