Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison

A full time, non-exempt position with primary working hours of Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (37.5 hours/week) with a half an hour lunch, with flexibility to accommodate school meetings and schedules. The SAP Liaison is responsible for performing Student Assistance Program (SAP) duties by consulting and educating school personnel, student, and parents in their area of expertise behavioral health, substance abuse, and barriers to learning. This position would begin July 22, 2024.

The SAP Liaison position requires a bachelors degree in psychology, counseling or related field. Two years of Behavioral Health experience preferred. Previous experience working with children/adolescents and families in an educational setting is preferred.

Services Provided through the SAP Program

Be a member of the SAP team in one or more of the various school districts within Westmoreland County.

Complete the initial assessment of students who may have a variety of academic, behavioral, and or personal difficulties which interfere with their daily functioning

Be responsible for initiating/facilitating behavioral health case management services to children/adolescents and their families by offering an Intake to the BSU

The liaison will empower the family and assist them in understanding and successfully navigating the service delivery system.

Documentation of all service management contacts are maintained in client charts.

Liaison responsibilities include working in conjunction with various children serving systems/programs

Provide guidance regarding involuntary and voluntary hospitalizations including completion of all required legal documentation with county behavioral health office and emergency services.

This position will be an active member of the Emergency Behavioral Health team

WCSI offers a full benefit package which includes:

19 paid days off your first year

11 paid holidays

Affordable Health Insurance beginning first of the month after start date

Paid training will be provided for all positions.

Reserved Sick Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Paid Jury Duty leave

403(b) pension plan and Roth IRA plan with employer match up to 8% the first of the month after thirteen (13) months of service.

A Buy back payment for employees who waive health insurance coverage

Employer paid Short-Term Disability Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employer paid Life Insurance

Additional voluntary/supplemental benefits funded solely through employee contributions:

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability Buy Up Benefit

Cancer Plans

Accident Plan

Hospital Indemnity Plan

Critical Illness

Additional Life and AD&D coverage

Whole Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Miscellaneous Benefits

Student Loan Reimbursement

Direct Deposit

USX Credit Union Membership

PA 529 College Savings Program

Verizon Wireless Plan Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Agency