The START (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment) model serves people diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. This comprehensive model of service supports and optimizes independence, treatment, and community living for individuals with I/DD and behavioral health needs .Under the direction of the region’s START leadership, the START Coordinator will provide coverage for START services and participates in 24/7 administrator on-call systems, as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an active caseload of up to 25 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) referred for START Services (variability occurs depending on activity level of persons supported and the project scope).
• Understand how to use ecomaps as part of systemic analysis and provide consultation to systems/teams as needed using best practices.
• Assist with referrals for START services as needed including screening for enrollment in START.
• Provide outreach visits to the person’s home, day, and vocational settings regularly.
• Develop Comprehensive Service Evaluations, Cross-Systems Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plans, intake/assessments, admission/discharge summaries for resource center admissions or inpatient hospital admissions and any other applicable documentation of services provided.
• Complete all required data entry expectations.
• Provide on-call support on a rotational basis as part of a START team.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• A master’s degree* in social work, psychology, counseling, or other human service field
• 2 years' experience working with people with IDD and mental health needs
• Ability to complete START Coordinator certification within 12 months following employment

Preferred Qualification Requirements (_ requirements beyond MQRs above)_

• Prior experience as a START Coordinator and/or START clinical team leader
• Current START Coordinator Certification

Compensation:

• $60,000.00-70,000.00 annually

For more information about the YAI Network, please visit our website at www.yai.org. Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road