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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Do you have any of these problems in your workplace?

• Chronic tardiness/absenteeism

• Frequent clashes with others

• Appearance of substance abuse

• Poor or no job production

• Frequent depression

HISTORY OF THE NGB EAP

1970: Public Laws 91-61 and 92-255 mandated employee assistance programs

1974: NGB’s “Troubled Employee Program” began for both technicians and AGRs

1978: TPR 792-2 governs the guard program and changed the technician program to Technician Assistance Program (TAP)

1980s: TPR 792-2 changed the program name to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

GENERAL GUIDANCE FOR TODAY’S EAP

• Mental or addict problems will be considered an illness under the EAP

• The guard is not officially concerned with an employee’s personal problems unless/until they affect the job or efficiency of the service

• The agency does not condone illegal drug activity

GENERAL GUIDANCE FOR TODAY’S EAP

• No employee will have his or her job security or promotion opportunities jeopardized by requesting counseling or referral assistance.

SUPERVISOR’S ROLE IN EAP

1. Continuously observe technicians for adverse changes related to:

• Increased absenteeism or tardiness

• Lower job efficiency

• Diminishing or poor work quality

• Missed suspense/deadlines/appointments

SUPERVISOR’S ROLE IN EAP

(continued)• Unpredictable

behavior• Increase in accidents

or safety violations• Impaired personal

relationship

• Evidence of financial difficulties

• Marital or family difficulties

• Unexplained illness or other emotionally-based behavior patterns

SUPERVISOR’S ROLE IN EAP

2. Document specific occasions, and maintain documentation in a secure room or container.

3. Do NOT diagnose. Focus on the behavior; not its causes.

4. DO tell an employee with a problem about your observation and his/her inability to do the job.

(It may be necessary to advise the employee that you are sending him/her home.)

SUPERVISOR’S ROLE IN EAP

5. Do NOT draw conclusions, or say that you know the employee is on drugs or intoxicated.

6. May inquire about employee’s attendance at EAP activities, but NOT about treatment.

7. DO report any illegal activities to proper authorities.

SUPERVISOR’S ROLE IN EAP

8. Supervisor’s notes about the employee’s regular job performance, productivity and conduct are not subject to confidentiality laws and requirements; however the employee’s problems will not be discussed.

-Confidentiality violations: subject to fines up to $500 for first offense; up to $5000 for each subsequent one.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Adverse actions may be deferred while in the EAP, if there is satisfactory improvement on the job

• Sick leave will be granted for treatment or rehabilitation

• The referral must NOT be recorded in the Supervisor’s Work Folder or place in the OPF

EAP CASE MANAGER’S ROLE

• Serves as the initial POC for employees who ask or have been referred

• Is familiar with numerous health/benefits programs and service that pertain to treatment/rehabilitation of the employee

• Provides EAP TRAINING

EMPLOYEE’S ROLE IN EAP

• Encouraged to attend EAP classes to increase awareness

• Encouraged to seek EAP counseling/assistance if experiencing problems that interfere with the job and/or affect behavior and attitude

• Encouraged to accept EAP referrals if found to be users/abusers

EAP TRAINING

The EAP Case Manager provides:• Supervisory training: related to proper

procedures in your state for dealing with employees who have problems that are covered by this program

• Employee training: awareness training about how personal problems can cause job and other problems; and how the EAP can help

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