2.29 Employee Assistance Programs

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Management Practices Self-Assessment 2.29 Employee Assistance Programs Referral to professional counseling is provided to employees. Referral to professional counseling is available to employees to handle situations that include substance abuse, financial problems, domestic problems, psychological problems and other personal problems of employees. I Assigned to: Tammy Donahue Initial Review Date: 12/27/2002 Completed by: Tammy Donahue Compliance Date: Amount Complete: Full Compliance Documentation/Directives: AFSCME Contract: ~ Employee Assistance -Article 36 i I Employee Benefit Webpa~e Directions -Employee Assistance Program Coordinated Training Program Agency Compliance: The city offers a confidential counseling service, also referred to as the Employees Assistance Program (EAP). This program is free of charge and available to employees of the City and their family members/housemates. The services provided by the EAP are outlined in detail in the City's benefits booklet that is distributed to all employees, as well as on-line on Human Resources Division web page. Additionally, Direction for Employee Assistance has aweb-page that details their offerings and lists the employers they represent. The services offered by Directions include counseling for the following: substance abuse, domestic abuse/violence, violence in the workplace, adolescent issues, marriage and relationship issues, financiaUdebt advice, depression, suicide prevention, elder care and elder health concerns, workplace relationship issues, career counseling, anger management, grief counseling, general health concerns, mental illness, etc. Supervisors often offer the services of Directions to employees, however attendance is voluntary and confidential. In most instances, employees can use sick leave to attend EAP counseling sessions. ©2004 American Public Works Association Version 5.0 59