-Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Rocio Kiryczun, Human Resources Director
Lisa Okada, Benefits Manager
Subject: Agreement with CONCERN:EAP for Employee Assistance Program Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution waiving the Request for Proposal process and authorizing an agreement with CONCERN:EAP as the County's Employee Assistance Program vendor to provide work-life benefits and resources to County employees and their dependents for the term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 with an aggregate amount not to exceed $250,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The County's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program offers counseling services and resources to help employees and their family members manage problems related to work, personal relationships, stress, finances, substance abuse, and other life concerns. The EAP program also offers job performance referrals, management consultations, critical incident debriefings, and training programs to enhance workplace health and employee effectiveness.
DISCUSSION:
CONCERN:EAP is a stand-alone, full-service EAP provider based locally in Mountain View and has earned a reputation for quick and easy access to licensed clinical providers, specialized training, and comprehensive work/life resources and referrals. CONCERN:EAP provides a flexible, hands-on approach to meeting the personal needs of employees and has been an effective partner in the County's efforts to promote the optimal health and well-being of its employees.
CONCERN:EAP provides department support after critical incidents and provides objective assistance to supervisors and managers with employee performance issues, as well as timely counseling services to employees facing difficult personal situations. CONCERN:EAP is proposing a modest $.52 per person increase in 2019 due to increased training/educational classes and an improved website portal. In addition, ...
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