What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistance Program Liaison position at Merakey?
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?
At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison to join our team in Montgomery County, PA.
Earn $21.74/hour.
Position Details
- Our Student Assistance Program Counselor will develop, enhance, and maintain a positive relationship between Merakey and the school district.
- Facilitate individual and small group support services/psycho-educational services to students.
- Facilitate prevention-focused student education groups and classroom presentations regularly.
- Provide verbal and written feedback on screenings to the school when authorized to do so.
- Provide consultation to the school on relevant mental health and drug/alcohol issues.
- Participate in parent/teacher/counselor meetings as requested to provide clinical input regarding students referred to SAP program.
- Attend monthly business meetings and supervision at Merakey, as scheduled by supervisor.
- Complete required documentation of services on timely basis, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly report.
Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week. Liaisons' schedules align with the hours of their assigned school(s). This is a 10-month position.
Work Setting:
- Elementary, middle, and high schools in Montgomery County (in person)
School districts: Hatboro-Horsham, Upper Dublin School District
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
- DailyPay
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Care.com Membership
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Masters degree in a behavioral science discipline from an accredited university, knowledge of child/adolescent development and experience working with adolescents, children, families with mental health, drug and alcohol, and other emotional problems.
- Pennsylvania Childline clearance required.
- Formal education in counseling techniques required.
- A minimum of 1 year experience working in a clinical or school setting required.
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