Nystart Coordinator, Queens

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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.

YAI is seeking a Coordinator to work with our team. Primary work location would be the Queens, but should be willing to work in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in didactic training and required trainings

• Provide systemic consultation

• Participate in National Center for START Services trainings and events

• Prepare agendas and document outcomes for individual mentoring sessions held with the Center for START Services

• Maintain linkages and relationships with community partners

• Assist with referrals for consultation and treatment as needed

• Ensure the coordination of support meetings and crisis plan development for individuals served through START

• Participate in recurring meetings with START leadership, clinical team, and In Home Therapeutic Coaching program

• Provide home visits and visits to day and vocational settings as needed

• Develop Comprehensive Service Evaluations, Cross-Systems Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plans, intake/assessments, intervention and outcome plans for In Home Therapeutic Coaching Program, inpatient hospital admissions and any other applicable documentation of services provided

• Maintain an active caseload of individuals referred for START Services

• Provide on-call support on a rotational basis

• Participate in the START Network, which brings together projects from across North America through an online resource center, conference calls, select study groups and a meeting at an annual conference as recommended

Requirements:

• MA in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other Human Service field

• At least 2 years of experience working with the I/DD population

• Experience working with individuals with I/DD and mental health and/or challenging behavior needs preferred

• One year supervisory experience is preferred

• Ability to become certified as a START Coordinator within 12 months

• Driver's License Required

Compensation:

$60,000.00 - 70,000.00 annually; based upon education and experi

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