Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison - Fairview School District

Job Summary

This position as a Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison provides screening, assessments and collaboration of mental health services for students between the parents, school officials and outside agencies.  This is a school-year based position.

Essential Functions of Position:

1. Collaborate with parents, teachers, school administration, and outside agencies through phone calls, meetings, ESAP meetings.

2. Assist students in the coordination of needed services (i.e. MA loopholes, health insurance, mental health services etc.)

3. Screen and complete assessments on referred students and recommend mental health services.

4. Coordinate and assist with establishing psychiatric services when needed.

5. Collaborate with Millcreek Community Hospital on discharge plans.

6. Make referrals to outside agencies for services.

7. Provide individual and group counseling.

8. Complete and submit electronic monthly data tracking spreadsheet to IU5.

9. Utilize Behavioral Health Works (BH-Works) for initial assessments with middle and high school students.

10. Attend mandatory quarterly IU5 SAP meetings.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Superior interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships on a professional level.

2. Knowledge of community resources utilized for referrals.

3. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

4. Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

5. Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.

6. Ability to maintain records and other documents efficiently.

Required Education, Experience, and Clearances:

1. Master’s Degree in the social services/education field required.

2. Licensed Professional Counselor preferred, not required.

3. Student Assistance Program training through the Intermediate Unit preferred, not required.

4. FBI, Child Abuse History, PA State Police, and Driver Clearances. Other clearances may be required dependent on residency status.