United States Senate
EAP Counselor
United States Senate, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
EAP Counselor #5410
Target Hiring Range: $126,372 -$155,000
Department:
Employee Assistance ProgramWork Hours:
9:00am-6:00pmRemote Work Status:
HybridPay Grade Range:
$126372-$175868FLSA Status:
ExemptPosting Date Range:
9/11/2024-9/25/2024This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
In keeping with the policy of conflicts of interest, relatives of Senate employees are not eligible to work in the Senate EAP Office.
JOB OVERVIEW
Job DescriptionThe Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking an Employee Assistance Program(EAP) Counselor to offer comprehensive, confidential support and crisisintervention services to Senate employees and their immediate family members,covering a wide array of emotional, behavioral, and workplace issues. The idealcandidate will provide psychological safety and trauma-informed care, beavailable during and beyond typical business hours, while maintaining theutmost confidentiality and professionalism. This internal EAP position requires effectivecommunication skills for interacting with diverse populations and the abilityto provide consultative services to management, including organizationalanalysis and the development and facilitation of workshops. We seek a dedicated, nimble professionalcommitted to maintaining high EAP standards and Senate policies.
Key Accountabilities/Essential Job DutiesProvides comprehensive confidential assessment, short term support, referral and follow-up emotional, behavioral, and coaching support services for Senate employees and their immediate family members addressing a wide variety of employee problems/crises within a diverse population. Provides psychological safety and trauma informed care in an emergency and thereafter - potentially outside of normal business hours. Interact professionally with others regarding sensitive and confidential issues with a high level of effective communication skills, judgement and integrity. Provides consultative services to managers and conducts organizational needs analysis, potentially resulting in developing and facilitating group interventions and workshops. Maintains confidentiality and security of reporting and records in accordance with established EAP standards, applicable statutes and Senate policies. Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required EducationMA degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology.
Other Duties/ Responsibil
itiesERGRequired Work Experience
5+ years.Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
Clinical License at the Independent LevelCertified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP)Substance/Addictions AssessmentCritical Incident Stress ManagementAdult Education Theory/TrainingOrganizational Dynamics/Management Coaching/HR PolicyUnderstanding of Senate structure/cultureKnowledge of conflict resolution, intervention, stress management and modern counseling principles and practice.As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Working Conditions
Sedentary.Emergency staff, able to respond under pressure to the demands & timetables of others with little control over the events.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:1. Be a U.S. citizen;2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.
BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE
The SAA provides a highly competitive benefitspackage for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage tohelp provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professionaldevelopment, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to ourEmployee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA'sbenefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.
ACCOMMODATIONS
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov email with "Accommodation" in the subject line.
VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible underthe VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference
AFTER
you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.
Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans' preference tobe considered for all future veterans' preference positions within the SenateSergeant at Arms.
All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans' Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.Late applications for veterans' preference will not be considered.Documentation to obtain veterans' preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email employment@saa.senate.gov.mailto:employment@saa.senate.gov="">To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here.
An applicantwho declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provideinformation and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran's status willnot be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may beruled ineligible for veterans'preference.
Target Hiring Range: $126,372 -$155,000
Department:
Employee Assistance ProgramWork Hours:
9:00am-6:00pmRemote Work Status:
HybridPay Grade Range:
$126372-$175868FLSA Status:
ExemptPosting Date Range:
9/11/2024-9/25/2024This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
In keeping with the policy of conflicts of interest, relatives of Senate employees are not eligible to work in the Senate EAP Office.
JOB OVERVIEW
Job DescriptionThe Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking an Employee Assistance Program(EAP) Counselor to offer comprehensive, confidential support and crisisintervention services to Senate employees and their immediate family members,covering a wide array of emotional, behavioral, and workplace issues. The idealcandidate will provide psychological safety and trauma-informed care, beavailable during and beyond typical business hours, while maintaining theutmost confidentiality and professionalism. This internal EAP position requires effectivecommunication skills for interacting with diverse populations and the abilityto provide consultative services to management, including organizationalanalysis and the development and facilitation of workshops. We seek a dedicated, nimble professionalcommitted to maintaining high EAP standards and Senate policies.
Key Accountabilities/Essential Job DutiesProvides comprehensive confidential assessment, short term support, referral and follow-up emotional, behavioral, and coaching support services for Senate employees and their immediate family members addressing a wide variety of employee problems/crises within a diverse population. Provides psychological safety and trauma informed care in an emergency and thereafter - potentially outside of normal business hours. Interact professionally with others regarding sensitive and confidential issues with a high level of effective communication skills, judgement and integrity. Provides consultative services to managers and conducts organizational needs analysis, potentially resulting in developing and facilitating group interventions and workshops. Maintains confidentiality and security of reporting and records in accordance with established EAP standards, applicable statutes and Senate policies. Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required EducationMA degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology.
Other Duties/ Responsibil
itiesERGRequired Work Experience
5+ years.Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
Clinical License at the Independent LevelCertified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP)Substance/Addictions AssessmentCritical Incident Stress ManagementAdult Education Theory/TrainingOrganizational Dynamics/Management Coaching/HR PolicyUnderstanding of Senate structure/cultureKnowledge of conflict resolution, intervention, stress management and modern counseling principles and practice.As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Working Conditions
Sedentary.Emergency staff, able to respond under pressure to the demands & timetables of others with little control over the events.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:1. Be a U.S. citizen;2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.
BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE
The SAA provides a highly competitive benefitspackage for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage tohelp provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professionaldevelopment, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to ourEmployee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA'sbenefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.
ACCOMMODATIONS
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov email with "Accommodation" in the subject line.
VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible underthe VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference
AFTER
you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.
Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans' preference tobe considered for all future veterans' preference positions within the SenateSergeant at Arms.
All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans' Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.Late applications for veterans' preference will not be considered.Documentation to obtain veterans' preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email employment@saa.senate.gov.mailto:employment@saa.senate.gov="">To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here.
An applicantwho declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provideinformation and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran's status willnot be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may beruled ineligible for veterans'preference.