Student Assistance Program Liaison-Case Manager

Description

Are you passionate about supporting students' mental health and well-being? Do you want to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a work-life balance? Join our team as a part-time Student Assistance Program Liaison and help bridge the gap between students, families, and support services.

As a SAP (Student Assistance Program) Liaison, you’ll work closely with school teams, students, and families to provide intervention and support for identified Middle and High School students. This is a part-time role ideal for professionals seeking consistent hours during the school day.

What we offer:

• Flexible, school-day schedule (perfect for parents or students in graduate programs)
• Supportive and mission-driven team environment
• A chance to be in highly dynamic role that offers experience in multiple areas such as Case Management, Marketing, and Admissions
• Non-traditional, entry level role that provides opportunities for professional growth
• Part-Time Pay: $18 - $20 per hour (range varies upon education and experience). Additional dollar per hour if bilingual. 
• Role to start in August 2025
• ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment!  Learn more here.

Key responsibilities in this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Core Team Participation: Attend weekly or bi-weekly SAP Core Team meetings to provide case consultation and resource recommendations.
• Parent Engagement: Conduct pre- and post-screening meetings with parents (in-person or by phone) to gather insights and share recommendations.
• Staff Collaboration: Consult with school staff (counselors, teachers, nurses, administrators) outside of Core Team meetings to discuss student concerns.
• Student Screenings: Administer behavioral health screenings using BH Works for students referred to SAP (parent screenings for children under 12).
• Education Sessions: Provide individual drug and alcohol education sessions for students not requiring clinical assessment.
• Group Facilitation: Lead SAP support groups for referred students, as time permits.
• Referral Follow-Up: Ensure timely and effective follow-up on referrals through calls, meetings, and coordination with service providers.

About Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions.

Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS) offers education services to support child- serving institutions around early learning; the treatment of students with complex communication, behavioral and mental health needs; and prevention programming. We also offer academic interventions, direct staff placement in districts and diagnostic and assessment evaluation services.

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Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree in Education or Human Services-related field. 

Experience:  Minimum of 1 year experience in behavioral health care, mental health, or drug/alcohol program. Prior experience with a Student Assistance Program preferred, but not required.  Valid driver's license must be maintained.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

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