Student Assistance Program Liaison

Devereux • Villanova, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison provides prevention, intervention, consultation, and referral services to public school students participating in the Student Assistance Program in local school districts throughout Montgomery County. The school-based role involves working with students, families, school teams, and community providers to identify and address concerns including mental health, substance use, trauma, self-harm, and other barriers to student success.

The Liaison conducts behavioral health screenings, facilitates psychoeducational and prevention-focused groups, consults on mental health and substance use concerns, and connects students and families with appropriate community resources. The role promotes early intervention, student wellness, and positive academic and personal outcomes. It also involves maintaining accurate documentation, complying with program requirements, and building collaborative relationships with educators, administrators, families, and community partners.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention, intervention, consultation, and referral services to public school students participating in the Student Assistance Program.
• Conduct behavioral health screenings.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and prevention-focused groups.
• Consult on mental health and substance use concerns.
• Connect students and families with appropriate community resources.
• Collaborate with students, families, school teams, educators, administrators, and community providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Travel between school locations and community locations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $44,000–$52,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience.
• Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services, including telemedicine.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time off, accruing from the first day of employment.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance and work-life balance program.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Benefits eligibility begins after 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level