Student Assistance Program (SAP) Counselor

Chimes•Medica, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, the Student Assistance Program Counselor will serve as an ad-hoc team member to Student Assistance Teams within Delaware County. Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential. Our vast array of services —educational, employment, vocational, residential, rehabilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Requirements

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
One year of experience in the behavioral health/education field, including experience with children/adolescents and families
License or certification preferred
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal clearance, and fingerprint-based federal criminal history
Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Responsibilities

Monitor 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
Monitor student progress and provide reports to the designated individuals
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