Project Review <br /> Category: Human Resource Management <br /> Number: 2.28 <br /> Title: Employee Assistance Programs <br /> Statement: Referral to professional counseling is provided fo employees. <br /> Description: Referral to professional counseling is available to employees to handle situations <br /> that include substance abuse, financial problems, domestic problems, <br /> psychological problems and other personal problems of employees. <br /> Assigned To: Tammy Donahue <br /> Date of Initial Review: 12/27/2002 <br /> Applicable to Agency: Yes <br /> Self Assessment <br /> Compliance Status: Full Compliance <br /> Date of Compliance: 1/23/2003 <br /> Completed By: Tammy Donahue <br /> Directive/Documentation: AFSCME Contract -Article 37 <br /> \\cesrv500\onlineWFSCME\AfscmeCo\AfscmeCon-1.wpd <br /> Benefits Booklet -HRRS intranet web page <br /> http://ceonline/ then select HRRS from dropdown box, then select Employee <br /> Benefits then select Employees Assistance Program <br /> Coordinated Training Program outline -HRRS intranet web page <br /> http://ceonline/ then select HRRS from one dropdown box then select Training from <br /> other dropdown box. Then select Coordinated Training Program. <br /> Interview/Observation; 04/27/2004 - Myrnie Daut Risk Services Manager, HRRS reviewed and provided <br /> input <br /> Agency Compliance: The city offers a confidential counseling service, also referred to as an Employees <br /> Assistance Program. This program is free of charge to employees and is available <br /> to employees of the City and their family members/housemates. The services <br /> provided by the EAP are outlined in detail in the City's benefits booklet that is <br /> - R 'intranet web a e. <br /> distributed to all em to ees as well as on line on HR S p g <br /> p Y <br /> Additionally, Direction for Employee Assistance has aweb-page that details their <br /> offerings and lists the employers they represent. The services offered by <br /> Directions include counseling for: <br /> substance abuse, domestic abuse/violence, violence in the workplace, adolescent <br /> issues, marriage and relationship issues, financial/debt advice, depression, suicide <br /> prevention, elder care and elder health concerns, workplace relationship issues, <br /> career counseling, anger management, grief counseling, general health concerns, <br /> mental illness, etc. <br /> Supervisors often offer the services of Directions to employees; however <br /> attendance is voluntary and confidential. In most instances, employees can use <br /> sick leave to attend EAP counseling sessions. <br /> Actions to Comply: <br /> Evaluator Suggesfions: <br /> Evaluator Requirements: <br /> <br /> APWA Self Assessment - 4th Edition # 2.28 Page 1 of 2 <br /> <br />