Manager, Office of Employee Assistance Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. req3979 Department House of Representatives
Salary $161,732.00 to $170,718.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/16/2025 Close Date 10/1/2025
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Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The U.S. House of Representatives Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) provides comprehensive employee assistance services to employees of the House, U.S. Capitol Police and Congressional Budget Office, and their immediate family members. The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to a team of counselors within the CAO’s Office of Employee Assistance (OEA).

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Duties

Job Summary:

The U.S. House of Representatives Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) provides comprehensive employee assistance services to employees of the House, U.S. Capitol Police and Congressional Budget Office, and their immediate family members. The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to a team of counselors within the CAO’s Office of Employee Assistance (OEA). 
The U.S. House of Representatives Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) provides comprehensive employee assistance services to employees of the House, U.S. Capitol Police and Congressional Budget Office, and their immediate family members. The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to a team of counselors within the CAO’s Office of Employee Assistance (OEA). Responsibilities include but are not limited to clinical/case supervision, management consultation and coaching, performance management, assessment and ongoing services to clients, oversight and provision of specific OEA services such as training, case management, technological innovations and marketing. The incumbent will partner with the OEA Director and other CAO management to support or lead multiple projects or strategic initiatives. The position has day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities in addition to providing direct services to the OEA's clients and customers.
This position has day to day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
1) Provide day-to-day management for an assigned team to include, but not limited to, review of OEA case activities; providing feedback and guidance on active cases; directing the performance management of employees on their team; ensuring that junior staff are conducting themselves according to OEA and all relevant ethical standards.
2) Manage a caseload by conducting comprehensive employee assistance assessment, short-term supportive counseling, referral and follow-up services with employees and/or family members in-person, on video, or by telephone. 
3) Maintain the security and confidentiality of the record keeping and reporting system in accordance with established employee assistance professional standards, applicable statutes, and House policies. Work with the Director to ensure team members respond appropriately to confidential information requests.
4) Refer employees and/or family members to appropriate resources in accordance with established office policy and procedures, appropriate ethical guidelines, and acceptable protocols and standards of the employee assistance profession. Conduct evaluations of providers to establish referral and follow-up procedures, to ascertain the appropriateness of referrals, and to monitor the care provided to employees.
5) Ensure general compliance of CAO Human Resources activities with CAO and OEA policies and procedures. 
6) Assist in the development, implementation, communication, and outreach related to customer service enhancements and contacts with all stakeholders. 
7) Provide consultation and performance coaching to Members, leaders, and managers throughout the House, USCP and CBO on management and performance issues, including developing and maintaining healthy teams, communicating effectively, facilitating employee referrals to the OEA, and offering other guidance within the scope of OEA services.
8) Manage special projects and initiatives assigned to the Office of Employee Assistance through to their completion, including implementation, oversight of involved staff, and follow-up with the OEA Director and other stakeholders.
9) Provide outstanding customer service in the development, oversight, and delivery of training programs and Member retreats through client consultation, research and detailed preparation to ensure successful and efficient learning objectives and processes are achieved.
10) Advise the Director on the administrative aspects of the office including program planning, supervision and evaluation of the staff, equipment, space and resource procurement, travel authorization, security of the employee assistance management information system, and other items pertinent to optimizing the services, processes, and reputation of the OEA.
11) Provide and oversee Critical Incident Response (CIR) efforts in accordance with OEA standards and contemporary best practices in the employee assistance field.
12) Performs other official duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 
  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a related field. 
  • Ten years of direct service delivery experience in the Employee Assistance field, including client assessment, short-term solution-focused counseling, follow-up, referral; management and other organizational consultation, performance coaching, Critical Incident Response for individuals and teams; and training and retreat facilitation.
  • Thorough knowledge of employee assistance program design, core technologies and ethical standards.
  • Experience and understanding of workplace cultures and processes, including the House community and law enforcement organizations.
  • Experience in program oversight and best practices in the Employee Assistance Field.  
  • Experience in establishing and maintaining administrative and quality control processes.  
  • Proven ability to demonstrate critical thinking and to analyze problems and evaluate viewpoints and proposals.  
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing as well as the ability to establish effective working relationships with senior staff and other high-ranking officials.  
  • Working knowledge and technological proficiency using various automated office systems and software programs, including ability to oversee administrative functions of such programs.  
  • Availability to work additional hours and travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Advanced licensure in a behavioral health-related discipline suitable for independent clinical practice; certification in employee assistance (CEAP) and related service provision. 
  • Knowledge of the legislative environment, U.S. House of Representatives, and its operations.
  • Thorough knowledge of and extensive experience in conceptualizing, designing, and delivering effective and appropriate training programs for work organizations. 

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

Required Documents

Resume

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

Agency contact information

CAO Human Resources
Phone
202-225-2926
Address
CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515

Next steps

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.


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