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.

Duties

This position is located within the Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness, Employee Assistance Division, Office of the Chief of Staff, United States Capitol Police (USCP). Employee Assistance Program Specialists (EAP Specialists) serve as the initial point of contact for employees who refer themselves or are referred for EAP evaluation. Counseling services provided by EAP Specialists covers the full range of psychological, physical, and family complications and is available to sworn and civilian employees. Services also include conflict resolution sessions upon request. EAP Specialists conduct on-going assessments of treatment and rehabilitation programs available to employees, including those sponsored by Federal, state, and local agencies determines the appropriateness of programs or facilities, and when necessary and in coordination with other professionals and experts, refers employees to treatment or rehabilitative programs or facilities. EAP Specialists maintain confidential employee records and exercise the highest degree of tact, diplomacy, sensitivity, and objectivity; help employees find satisfactory ways of coping with problems that may be causing distress; identifies and redirects actions that may be harmful or self-destructive; and help employees evaluate, understand, and arrive at workable solutions. Incumbents develop analytics to include statistical models to evaluate processes and identify significant trends; collect employee data and prepares routine reports relative to program assessment and evaluation.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.orCombination 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.orFour years of appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.In addition to meeting the basic requirements listed above:Experience for this position must include one year of specialized experience providing EAP-related services at the CP-09/GS-11 (public or private sector equivalent) which is directly related to the nature of the position to be filled, and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Administering, planning, directing, managing, monitoring, educating, developing, implementing, marketing, evaluating, training and consulting, on all aspects of the agency EAP; participating, coordinating, and issuing measurement reports; focusing on awareness, prevention, informing and training members, employees and families on services provided through the agency EAP.Independent clinical licensure in one of the above disciplines (Ph.D./PsyD; LCSW/LCSW-C; LPC/LCPC; LMFT required. Licensure must be active and unrestricted and may be held in any of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories.  Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) credential or eligibility is preferred.*Prior experience providing EAP-related services to members of law enforcement, first responder or military community is preferred.**Preferred but not required: Masters or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health-related field, including clinical psychology, social work, professional counseling, or marriage and family therapy.All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.(Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Contacts

• Address OCAO-Office of Human Resources 119 D Street NE 119 D Street NE Washington, DC 20510
• Email: [email protected]