SAP Liaison I - Propel Schools

UPMC is hiring an SAP Liaison I to support the Propel School System as part of Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough.

The SAP Liaison I provides education and consultation services to schools through the Student Assistance Program. The incumbent will serve as a specialist consultant to core teams while participating in community prevention activities. They will perform work duties at off site locations such as schools, community centers and community events.

• The shift for this position is primarily Monday
• Friday 7:30 a.m.
• 3:30 p.m. with some evenings as needed.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to work with children in the behavioral health field. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and communicate clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities:

• Provide consultation services to school personnel regarding SAP, normal and abnormal child development, identification of students at-risk and modes of intervention.

• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate educational and support groups covering topics identified by schools.

• Attend trainings in accordance with BDAP regulations while pursuing certification from the PA Chemical Abuse Certification Board.

• Maintain positive communication with school personnel and parents regarding student's progress in program (within the parameters of confidentiality)

• Perform individual assessments on students referred by teachers and parents through the Core Team.

• Establish/maintain effective working relationships with students/school personnel/community agencies as well as co-workers.

• Provide classroom prevention/education sessions to enhance ATOD/MH curriculum upon request.

• Attend all Instructional Support and Core Team meetings on a regular basis for all school services.

• Provide information and intervention referral sources to appropriate services (outpatient, inpatient, etc.)?

• Conduct individual sessions with referred students.

• Provide ATOD/MH prevention and education presentations in the community as requested.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in social services/human services with 3 years in child serving system/SAP-Prevention field.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CANS Certification and SAP Certification (acquired after completion of trainings and a 6-month homework window)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

• Driver's License

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran