This vacancy is for an Employee Assistance Program Specialist position in the, Health Services Branch, located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.

Duties

Performs program management/operations functions in support of the Employee Assistance Program Provides professional counseling services to individuals relative to the Employee Assistance Program Conducts assessments of workforce needs and develops, conducts, and provides prevention education and training Provides EAP guidance to workforce and supervisors.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.

Qualifications

This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see 24-ACSD-12419260-DE-CB, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST. Minimum Education Requirement: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. AND Specialized Experience For the GS-12, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Providing professional counseling services relative to EAP; Conducting interviews with employees seeking assistance; Performing diagnostic evaluations to assess problems; Interpreting psychological tests, and assessments to design treatment plans; Referring employees to our service providers (when required); and performing program evaluations to ensure EAP compliance and program effectiveness to provide recommendations. Education: Education can not substitute for experience at this grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer.

Contacts

• Address Administrative and Customer Support Division 4600 Silver Hill Road Suitland, MD 20746 US
• Name: Catherine Butler
• Phone: 301-763-3824
• Email: [email protected]