Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Rocio Kiryczun, Human Resources Director
Kim Pearson, Benefits Manager
Subject: Agreement with Claremont Behavioral Services, Inc. for Employee Assistance Program Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Authorizing a three-year agreement with Claremont Behavioral Services, Inc. as the County's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) vendor to provide work-life benefits and resources to County employees and their dependents for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, with the aggregate amount not to exceed $1.266 million; and
B) Authorizing the Director of Human Resources to execute contract amendments which modify the County's maximum fiscal obligation by no more than $25,000 (in aggregate), and/or modify the contract term and/or services so long as the modified term or services is/are within the current or revised fiscal provisions.
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BACKGROUND:
The County's EAP program offers counseling services and work-life resources to help employees and their family members manage problems related to work, personal relationships, stress, finances, substance abuse, and other life concerns. Individuals may receive 8-10 short-term counseling sessions per incident, per year, as well as access to online and virtual resources. The EAP program also offers job performance referrals, management consultations, critical incident debriefings, financial counseling, legal consultation, home finder services and a breadth of training programs to enhance workplace health and employee effectiveness. The County offers the EAP program to both employees and their dependents as an essential service to help maintain physical and emotional well-being.
The EAP program also provides the County's First Responder employees with dedicated culturally competent, trauma-trained specialists who treat First Responders who are dealing with challenges un...
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