Employee Assistance Counselor #999

Job Description

The Target Hiring Range for this position is: $140,000-$150,000.

In keeping with the policy of conflicts of interest, relatives of Senate employees are not eligible to work in the Senate EAP Office.

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor to offer comprehensive, confidential support and crisis intervention services to Senate employees and their immediate family members, covering a wide array of emotional, behavioral, and workplace issues. The ideal candidate will provide psychological safety and trauma-informed care, be available during and beyond typical business hours, while maintaining the utmost confidentiality and professionalism. This position requires effective communication skills for interacting with diverse populations and the ability to provide consultative services to management, including organizational analysis and the development and facilitation of workshops. We seek a dedicated professional committed to maintaining high EAP standards and Senate policies.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Provides comprehensive confidential assessment, 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. Interacts professionally with others regarding sensitive and confidential issues with a high level of effective communication skills. 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 Education
MA degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology.

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• ERG.

Required Work Experience

• 5+ years.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• In keeping with the policy of conflicts of interest, relatives of Senate employees are not eligible to work in the Senate EAP Office.
• Clinical License at the Independent Level.
• Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP)
• Substance/Addictions Assessment.
• Critical Incident Stress Management.
• Adult Education Theory/Training.
• Organizational Dynamics/Management.
• Coaching/HR Policy.
• Understanding of Senate structure/culture.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution, intervention, stress management and modern counseling principles and practices.

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.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work extended hours and respond to emergency situations.

Working Conditions

• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• 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; or
4. 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 to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit .