Student Assistance Program Liaison

Job Overview

Are you passionate about supporting students and families through challenging times? Do you enjoy building relationships, collaborating with school teams, and connecting individuals with the resources they need to succeed?

If so, Devereux Center for Effective Schools is seeking a dedicated Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison to provide prevention, intervention, consultation, and support services within local school districts. In this rewarding role, you will work directly with students, families, educators, and community providers to identify and address concerns related to mental health, substance use, trauma, self-harm, and other barriers to student success.

As a SAP Liaison
, you will collaborate with dedicated professionals who share your commitment to improving the lives of students and families.

• Competitive compensation
  : $47,000 – $52,000 per year
• Excellent health benefits effective 30 days after employment
• Tuition reimbursement & student loan assistance through our ASCEND Program
• Mission-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to work closely with school districts, community partners, and families to create positive outcomes for youth

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison provides prevention, intervention, consultation, and referral services to public school students participating in the SAP. Working closely with students, families, school teams, and community providers, the SAP Liaison conducts behavioral health screenings, facilitates psycho educational and prevention-focused groups, provides consultation on mental health and substance use concerns, and connects students and families to appropriate community resources.

This school-based role is essential in promoting early intervention, student wellness, and positive outcomes by helping students overcome barriers to academic and personal success. The SAP Liaison also maintains accurate documentation, ensures compliance with program requirements, and builds strong collaborative relationships with educators, administrators, families, and community partners.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization.

Devereux is a drug-free workplace. Drug screening is required.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Education, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in behavioral health, human services, education, or a related setting.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and ability to travel between school locations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Required clearances:
  Act 33/34, Act 168, PDE, and DPW/FBI Fingerprints.

Preferred:

• Student Assistance Program (SAP) experience.
• Experience providing school-based services.
• Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use prevention, and community resources.
• Experience facilitating groups and working with youth and families.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
• Frequent computer and office equipment use.
• Ability to travel regularly between schools and community locations.
• Normal hearing and vision.

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.