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Drug-Free Safety Program (DFSP)Supervisor Training
Margie Roop, LPCC-S; CEAP: SAPLifeServices EAP1-800-822-4847
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The Role of the Supervisor
• To ensure the job gets done appropriately, timely, & according to company policies & procedures• To ensure a safe working environment• To ensure there is good morale amongst the
team• To company objectives & mission get the job
accomplished!
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The Role of the Supervisor
Is not to……
• Enable or do for the employee what THEY could do themselves.• Get involved in an
employee’s personal life.• Counsel an employee on
their personal issues.• Show favoritism
Who’s YOUR favorite?
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The Role of the Supervisor
Also, to not:• Cover-up or ignore the mistakes and/or policy violations
of your employees• Talk to other supervisees about your supervisees.• Have others do for the employee what they SHOULD do
themselves (enabling.)
• Ignore the signs & symptoms of someone who has violated your company’s prohibition against substances in the workplace!
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Signs & Symptoms of someone who MAY have violated your P &P prohibiting substance in the
workplace?
Really?
• Smell of alcohol• Staggering• Slurring or stammering
their words• Repeating self• Glazed &/or darting eyes• Pinpoint or dilated pupils• Sweating profusely• Smell of marijuana
That, too?
• Trips & falls• Violent outbursts• Sleeping• Weepiness• Forgetfulness• Paraphernalia or bottles
or strange containers smelling of alcohol
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“Common” work characteristics of those most likely violating your P & P’s on substance abuse in the workplace!
• Attendance issues: Monday/Friday syndrome (or around scheduled days off as well as around the holidays.• Tardy to work, from lunch or breaks• Incomplete or “glossed-over” work assignments• Slow productivity in the morning; same at end of day• Overuse/abuse of vacation & sick time; failure to request
time off appropriately (“last minute syndrome”)• If requesting FMLA, failure to provide needed paperwork
in timely fashion; abuse of this type of leave (company starts to wonder how they can go so long without a paycheck).
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How is your team operating?
Optimally? Scattered? Conflicted? Disjointed?
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Substance Abusers:
I never thought of that!
• Inconsistent contributors to the team• Unreliable• Over-reactive• Argumentative• Passive• Need reminders• OK with “status quo”
You’re right!
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Substance abusers:
May share personal problems about:• Money concerns• Medical problems• Marital woes• Legal issues• Emotional problems (depressed, anxiety)
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What to do?
• 1. Observe & document!• All policy violations that you see or are reported to you• Suspicious behaviors• Absenteeism• Tardiness• Mistakes; poor productivity• Emotional outbursts• Team-related issues: morale, failure to respect others,
failure to cooperate, argumentative, need for close supervision, need constant reminders• All physical signs & symptoms!
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What to do!
2. Intervene• Speak with employee
privately; involve another supervisor, if at all possible.• Mention all observed
behaviors.• Decide if you have
reasonable suspicion of policy violation involving substances.
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Reasonable Suspicion• You need “more than a
hunch!”• Must be observed.• Must be able to
articulate the facts: date, time, who/what you saw, heard, smelled, etc…• Witnesses?• Did you do your
homework?
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3. Refer the Employee
• If deemed reasonable suspicion, send for substance testing.• If positive for prohibited substances, determine if Last
Chance opportunity is appropriate.• If given a Last Chance, refer to your EAP for assessment
and referral for recommended education or treatment.• When employee returns to work, offer support and
encouragement.• Treat employee the same way as before the incident.• Ensure that employee adheres to all follow-up testing
requirements.
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Confidentiality at all times!
• The ONLY persons who need to know about the incident: immediate supervisor, human resources, and/or director (over supervisor).
• Keep all documents locked away.• Do not discuss case with anyone outside of
those designated above.• Do not answer inquiries of witnesses involved,
other than to say that management is handling the issue.
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Use the EAP to make informal referrals!
Never knew I could do that!
• When employees share a personal problem with you.
• When an employee appears stressed out: ask, “are you OK?” Chances are, they’ll tell you what’s gong on!
• When work productivity slips, but doesn’t rise to a Last Chance Agreement.
EAP as a support!
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Use the EAP to make Management Referrals.
When other interventions have failed.
• Used in place of a possible termination
• Behavior warrants being seen by a professional to evaluate for other unknown causes >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
• All other discipline is not working, but employee is viewed as valuable to the organization!
He did what?
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Be aware of Resources!
LifeServices EAP: 1-800-822-4847 24/7; always a Master’s Level counselor available to speak with the employee or YOU as the manager!
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Have an awesome day!
Life is a journey to be ENJOYED!!