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.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.
Qualifications
Other Duties/ Responsibilities
Required Work Experience
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.
Education
MA degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How to Apply
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Next steps
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.