Student Assistance Program Liaison
Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
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Job Summary
Description
Are you passionate about supporting students and families through challenging times Do you enjoy building relationships collaborating with school teams and connecting individuals with the resources they need to succeed
If so Devereux Center for Effective Schools is seeking a dedicated Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison to provide prevention intervention consultation and support services within local school this rewarding role you will work directly with students families educators and community providers to identify and address concerns related to mental health substance use trauma self-harm and other barriers to student success.
As an SAP Liaison you will collaborate with dedicated professionals who share your commitment to improving the lives of students and families.
We Offer:
- Competitive compensation: $44000 - $52000 per year commensurate upon education and experience.
- Excellent health benefits effective 30 days after employment
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance through our ASCEND Program
- Mission-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- The opportunity to work closely with school districts community partners and families to create positive outcomes for youth
Positional Summary:
The Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison provides prevention intervention consultation and referral services to public school students participating in the Student Assistance Program. Working closely with students families school teams and community providers the SAP Liaison conducts behavioral health screenings facilitates psychoeducational and prevention-focused groups provides consultation on mental health and substance use concerns and connects students and families to appropriate community resources.
This school-based role is essential in promoting early intervention student wellness and positive outcomes by helping students overcome barriers to academic and personal success. The SAP Liaison also maintains accurate documentation ensures compliance with program requirements and builds strong collaborative relationships with educators administrators families and community partners.
About Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions.
Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS) offers education services to support child- serving institutions around early learning; the treatment of students with complex communication behavioral and mental health needs; and prevention programming. We also offer academic interventions direct staff placement in districts and diagnostic and assessment evaluation services.
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Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Social Work Psychology Counseling Human Services Education or a related field.
- At least one year of experience in behavioral health human services education or a related setting.
- Valid Pennsylvania drivers license and ability to travel between school locations.
- Strong communication interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Required clearances: Act 33/34 Act 168 PDE and DPW/FBI Fingerprints.
Preferred:
- Student Assistance Program (SAP) experience.
- Experience providing school-based services.
- Knowledge of behavioral health substance use prevention and community resources.
- Experience facilitating groups and working with youth and families.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit stand and walk throughout the workday.
- Frequent computer and office equipment use.
- Ability to travel regularly between schools and community locations.
- Normal hearing and vision.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Company Overview
Company Overview
Devereux is one of the nations largest nonprofit organizations providing services insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912 Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical therapeutic educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10000 children adults and their families every year.
Our Mission: Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional behavioral or cognitive differences.
With nearly 6500 employees working in programs across the country Devereux is a trusted partner for families schools and communities serving individuals in the areas of autism intellectual and developmental disabilities specialty mental health education and foster care.
Our Culture Our Expectations
At Devereux Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide every day for the individuals and families we serve and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work and our team environment creates an empowering positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux you will: put the needs of others first feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world one person one family one community at a time.
What Devereux Offers You
In addition to a competitive salary Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of addition we offer;
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone web app) dental prescription drug preventative care and mental health services.
- Student loan debt assistance tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day) 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
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Devereux is a drug-free workplace drug screening required. EOE
About Company
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. We are a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in areas o ... View more
