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.

We have a unique year-round program that focuses on providing support to scholars in their school environment with a track record of helping to reduce barriers to learning. Our program also works to improve their overall emotional well-being with a trauma informed approach.

The exact school is subject to change based on need within the Propel Charter School system. The hours are primarily Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with minimal evenings as needed for school events. This position has a business causal dress code with free parking on site.

Provide education and consultation services to schools through the Student Assistance Program. Serve as a specialist consultant to core teams while participating in community prevention activities. Will perform work duties at off-site locations such as schools, community centers and community events.

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