EAP Overview for Supervisors

SLMS Course Code 

EAP-SupvOverview

Audience

All New York State Supervisors, or employees interested in supervision

Description

Participants will explore how to use the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as a tool to address problems with employee performance.

Topics

  • The value of EAP to employees, supervisors, and the State of New York
  • The role of the agency EAP Coordinator and EAP Committee
  • The benefits of an early referral to EAP
  • How to make an appropriate referral
  • Barriers to making referrals
  • Responding to critical incidents

Length

Approximately 15 minutes