Student Assistance Program (SAP) Counselor

Job Description

In this role, the Student Assistance Program Counselor will serve as an ad-hoc team member to Student Assistance Teams within Delaware County.

Schedule Details

• Part-Time: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
• 3 days a week
• Location: Media, PA
• Pay Rate: $25.50+/hour

Job Functions

• Maintain SAP Teams’ ability to follow state-mandated SAP processes and provide technical assistance
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administration and personnel, youth and families, community support and treatment agencies, and the general public
• Conduct quality psycho-social screening and assessment services with students and family members
• Facilitate school-based psycho-educational student support groups and conduct classroom presentations
• Maintain student confidentiality and serve as a student advocate
• Provide information, via technical assistance, consultations, presentations, and in-services, to youth, schools, and families on behavioral health issues
• Make appropriate referrals for treatment and community support services to youth and families and facilitate the acquisition of treatment services
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of treatment facilities and human service agencies providing services to students requiring behavioral health services
• Provide crisis/intervention/aftercare services
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree or Bachelor's degree and be in enrolled in a Master's program within 1 year of graduation. All degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
• Experience: One year of experience in the behavioral health/education field, including experience with children/adolescents and families
• Licensure/Certification: License or certification preferred
• Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal clearance, and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week)

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience