SAP Liaison I

5 months ago

McKeesport, United States UPMC Life Changing Medicine Full time

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.

·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

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