Lincoln Public Schools recognizes that a wide variety of problems not directly associated with one’s job function can have an effect on an employee’s job performance. In most instances, the employee will overcome such personal problems independently and the adverse effect on job performance will be negligible. However, for some employees, professional assistance will be necessary.
The Lincoln Public Schools, in cooperation with the Employee Assistance Program, provides training for supervisors and other appropriate personnel. The training will help supervisors with early recognition of behavioral or medical problems adversely affecting job performance and provide supervisory techniques and strategies to assure proper usage of the Employee Assistance Program.
No employee’s job security or promotion opportunities will be jeopardized by requesting or receiving assistance or treatment.
Referrals to the Employee Assistance Program will be either by (1) voluntary self-referral by the employee or (2) mandatory supervisory referral.
When an employee’s performance at work is negatively impacted by events in their life or the lives of their families, Human Resources Supervisors may refer the employee to the Employee Assistance Program and may consult with the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources.
The employee must comply with any mandatory supervisory referrals and cooperate with prescribed counseling or therapy.
Unacceptable job performance will continue to be addressed regardless of the employee’s participation in the Employee Assistance Program.
Employees may utilize applicable leave for treatment or rehabilitation. The District will not be obligated to pay referral agencies fees.
Since employee work performance can be affected adversely by the problems of an employee’s spouse or other dependents, the program is available to the employee’s immediate family members.
Records of employees seeking assistance, either through self-referral or supervisory referral, shall be kept strictly confidential. Self-referrals will not be noted in any official records or in the employee’s personnel file.