Student Assistance Worker

Northeast Counseling Services Inc; Shickshinny (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 29,700 - 36,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Northeast Counseling Services Inc is hiring a full-time SAP Case Worker in Shickshinny, Luzerne County. The role involves working with school personnel to identify at-risk students, conducting assessments, and providing supportive counseling. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, along with effective communication skills and knowledge of community mental health services. A generous benefits package includes health insurance, 401k, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required from an accredited college or university.
• Thorough knowledge of casework principles and methods.
• Ability to manage stressful work environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide Student Assistance Programs with accountability to the Director.
• Conduct assessments for Students-At-Risk.
• Refer students for community-based mental health services.
• Perform crisis intervention and prevention measures.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of professional casework principles

Ability to work with diverse age groups

Working knowledge of community mental health services

Verbal de-escalation principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

The SAP Case Worker for Northwest Area School District works with school personnel to help identify students who may need MH Services. They meet with identified at risk students to assess their needs. They may refer for services directly or attempt to resolve the problem with brief supportive counseling. They also act as liaisons with the school for students in treatment. This workforce member has access to the complete chart for cases requiring workers involvement.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university. The individual should possess a thorough knowledge of professional casework principles; knowledge of the principles and methods of community organization; the ability to work effectively with adults, adolescents, and children; effective oral and written communication skills; and a working knowledge of the philosophy, concepts, mandates and operation of community mental health services.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for provision of Student Assistance Programs to area school districts with direct accountability to the Director, Student Assistance Program.
2. Obtain SAP training via State Certified SAP Trainer to become familiar with the SAP concept and process.
3. Establish positive relationships with SAP Core Team members as well as administrative personnel.
4. Attend SAP Core Team meetings as required by school policy.
5. Assist Core Teams in developing and revising school policies and procedures as required by SAP mandates.
6. Assist Core Team members in the identification of Students-At-Risk via staffing and information gathering at SAP meetings.
7. Assist Core Team members and school administration in establishing protocol to be used when Students-At-Risk have been identified.
8. Set up consultation and assessment for Students-At-Risk, family members, and school personnel.
9. Offer supportive counseling to Students-At-Risk and their families as required.
10. Refer Students-At-Risk and families for appropriate community based mental health services as necessary.
11. Provide follow-up monitoring via school visits, consults with primary therapists and family members.
12. Provide appropriate measures for crisis intervention and prevention to the districts served.
13. Provide appropriate measures in dealing with suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention to the districts served.
14. Provide home visits as required.
15. Responsible to complete necessary paperwork in a timely fashion.
16. Attend meetings and conferences and participate on committees as designated by the supervisor.
17. Assure the safety and security of facilities used by staff and follow safety procedures.
18. Complete 12 hours of continuing education programs annually to develop and expand needed skills.
19. Able to perform a variety of duties in a stressful environment with frequent and unpredictable changes in the daily work schedule.
20. Able to demonstrate application of verbal de-escalation principles.
21. Able to drive unassisted and maintain a valid driver's license.
22. Perform other reasonable and related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous benefit package inclusive of health insurance, 401k, paid leave & holidays, and more.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $33,000 + experience per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EOE