Student Assistance Program Liaison

Devereux • Malvern, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 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. The SAP Liaison conducts behavioral health screenings, facilitates psychoeducational 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.

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.
• Provide consultation on mental health and substance use concerns.
• Connect students and families to appropriate community resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with educators, administrators, families, and community partners.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $47,000 - $52,000 per year
• Excellent health benefits effective 30 days after employment
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance through our ASCEND Program
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

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