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The Employee Assistance Program is a confidential service to help employees and their family members with personal concerns which may affect work performance. The services, which are provided by a contracted private agency, include problem assessment, referral to appropriate community services, and short-term counseling. These services are offered at no cost to employees. Additionally, consultation services for supervisors are also available.
The EAP is available statewide to all Iowa state government employees. This policy covers executive branch employees except the Board of Regents employees at the three universities who have their own programs. Both supervisory and non-supervisory employees may utilize the services of the EAP. (Legislative and Judicial branches of state government have their own policies.)
It is the supervisorβs responsibility to inform employees of this policy and encourage the appropriate use of the EAP.
Personal problems which may affect job performance and which are eligible for assistance through the EAP are:
- Alcohol/drug abuse. The State as an employer subscribes to the philosophy that alcohol and drug dependencies are treatable illnesses.
- Medical problems. These include physical, emotional problems, etc.
- Personal life issues. These include family/marital problems, death and dying issues, interpersonal conflicts, financial difficulties, stress, etc.
- Job-related problems. These concern the work environment, interpersonal relationships, and/or vocational dissatisfaction. Revised 10/17 Executive Branch EAP Policy 2