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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