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

Required Special Skills / Knowledge

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

Working Conditions

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must :

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 .