Employee Assistance Program Specialist
Apply NowCompany: U.S Government
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Employee Assistance Program Specialist
Overview
Announcement number/Req ID: req591
Closing date: 4/16/2025
Pay scale & grade: CP 10 - 10
Salary: 127,402.00 - 160,534.00 PA
Job series: 0101
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-Time
Locations
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC 20001
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Telework eligible: False
Clarification from the agency: Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
Duties
Summary
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
Responsibilities
This position islocated within the Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness, EmployeeAssistance Division, Office of the Chief of Staff, United States Capitol Police(USCP). Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Specialists serve as the initialpoint of contact for employees who refer themselves or are referred for EAPevaluation. Counseling services provided by EAP Specialists cover the fullrange of psychological, physical, and family complications and are available tosworn and civilian employees and their family members. Services also includeconflict resolution sessions upon request. EAP Specialists conduct on-goingassessments of treatment and rehabilitation programs available to employees-includingthose sponsored by Federal, state, and local agencies-determining theappropriateness of programs or facilities and, when necessary and incoordination with other professionals and experts, referring employees totreatment or rehabilitative programs or facilities.
EAP Specialists maintain confidential employee records and exercise the highestdegree of tact, diplomacy, sensitivity, and objectivity; help employees findsatisfactory ways of coping with problems that may be causing distress;identify and redirect actions that may be harmful or self-destructive; and helpemployees evaluate, understand, and arrive at workable solutions. Incumbentsdevelop analytics to include statistical models to evaluate processes andidentify significant trends; collect employee data; and prepare routine reportsrelative to program assessment and evaluation.
EAP Specialists draw upon the resources and facilities of the Department andutilize appropriate methods and procedures to provide services to USCPemployees at all levels, and conduct formal and informal assessments to assessthe nature of employee problems that may interfere with job performance.
Travel required: 1 Travel May Be Required.
Supervisory status: False
Promotion potential: 10
Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period. Must be willing to work evening and weekend hours.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
Bachelor's Degree: Behavioral or social science, or related disciplinesappropriate to the position.
or
Combination of education and experience that providedthe applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or socialsciences equivalent to a major in the field.
or
Four years of appropriate experience that demonstratesthat the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral orsocial sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
Additional Qualifications:
Experience for this positionmust include one year of specialized experience providing EAP-related servicesat the CP-09/GS-11 (public or private sector equivalent). Specializedexperience is defined as administering, planning, directing, managing,monitoring, educating, developing, implementing, marketing, evaluating,training, and consulting on all aspects of the agency; participating,coordinating, and issuing measurement reports; and focusing on awareness, prevention,and informing and training members, employees, and families on servicesprovided through the agency EAP.
Independent clinical licensure in one of the above disciplines (Ph.D./PsyD;LCSW/LCSW-C; LPC/LCPC; or LMFT required). Licensure must be active andunrestricted and may be held in any of the 50 U.S. states, the District ofColumbia, or U.S. territories. Certified Employee Assistance Professional(CEAP) credential or eligibility is preferred.
DesirableQualifications:
-Prior experience providing EAP-related services to members of law enforcement,first responder or military community.
-Master's or Doctoral degreein a behavioral health-related field, including clinical psychology, socialwork, professional counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
Evening and weekend hours may be required in responseto agency operational demands. EAP Specialists provide on-call staffing for theEAP After Hours Crisis Line on a rotational basis.
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
Additional Information
Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP:As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.Criminal History Check - Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check - Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration - Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/Fingerprint Check - Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation - Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Evaluation Factors:Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
Security clearance: 0
Drug test required: No
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr.) of employment. 2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s).
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Next Steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the USCP may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.
Agency Contact Information
Yetreta Lomax
Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness
Email: YETRETA.LOMAX@USCP.GOV
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The United States Capitol Police is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Overview
Announcement number/Req ID: req591
Closing date: 4/16/2025
Pay scale & grade: CP 10 - 10
Salary: 127,402.00 - 160,534.00 PA
Job series: 0101
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-Time
Locations
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC 20001
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Telework eligible: False
Clarification from the agency: Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
Duties
Summary
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
Responsibilities
This position islocated within the Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness, EmployeeAssistance Division, Office of the Chief of Staff, United States Capitol Police(USCP). Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Specialists serve as the initialpoint of contact for employees who refer themselves or are referred for EAPevaluation. Counseling services provided by EAP Specialists cover the fullrange of psychological, physical, and family complications and are available tosworn and civilian employees and their family members. Services also includeconflict resolution sessions upon request. EAP Specialists conduct on-goingassessments of treatment and rehabilitation programs available to employees-includingthose sponsored by Federal, state, and local agencies-determining theappropriateness of programs or facilities and, when necessary and incoordination with other professionals and experts, referring employees totreatment or rehabilitative programs or facilities.
EAP Specialists maintain confidential employee records and exercise the highestdegree of tact, diplomacy, sensitivity, and objectivity; help employees findsatisfactory ways of coping with problems that may be causing distress;identify and redirect actions that may be harmful or self-destructive; and helpemployees evaluate, understand, and arrive at workable solutions. Incumbentsdevelop analytics to include statistical models to evaluate processes andidentify significant trends; collect employee data; and prepare routine reportsrelative to program assessment and evaluation.
EAP Specialists draw upon the resources and facilities of the Department andutilize appropriate methods and procedures to provide services to USCPemployees at all levels, and conduct formal and informal assessments to assessthe nature of employee problems that may interfere with job performance.
Travel required: 1 Travel May Be Required.
Supervisory status: False
Promotion potential: 10
Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period. Must be willing to work evening and weekend hours.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
Bachelor's Degree: Behavioral or social science, or related disciplinesappropriate to the position.
or
Combination of education and experience that providedthe applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or socialsciences equivalent to a major in the field.
or
Four years of appropriate experience that demonstratesthat the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral orsocial sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
Additional Qualifications:
Experience for this positionmust include one year of specialized experience providing EAP-related servicesat the CP-09/GS-11 (public or private sector equivalent). Specializedexperience is defined as administering, planning, directing, managing,monitoring, educating, developing, implementing, marketing, evaluating,training, and consulting on all aspects of the agency; participating,coordinating, and issuing measurement reports; and focusing on awareness, prevention,and informing and training members, employees, and families on servicesprovided through the agency EAP.
Independent clinical licensure in one of the above disciplines (Ph.D./PsyD;LCSW/LCSW-C; LPC/LCPC; or LMFT required). Licensure must be active andunrestricted and may be held in any of the 50 U.S. states, the District ofColumbia, or U.S. territories. Certified Employee Assistance Professional(CEAP) credential or eligibility is preferred.
DesirableQualifications:
-Prior experience providing EAP-related services to members of law enforcement,first responder or military community.
-Master's or Doctoral degreein a behavioral health-related field, including clinical psychology, socialwork, professional counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
Evening and weekend hours may be required in responseto agency operational demands. EAP Specialists provide on-call staffing for theEAP After Hours Crisis Line on a rotational basis.
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
Additional Information
Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP:As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.Criminal History Check - Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check - Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration - Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/Fingerprint Check - Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation - Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Evaluation Factors:Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
Security clearance: 0
Drug test required: No
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr.) of employment. 2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s).
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Next Steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the USCP may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.
Agency Contact Information
Yetreta Lomax
Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness
Email: YETRETA.LOMAX@USCP.GOV
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The United States Capitol Police is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.