NYSTART Coordinator, Region 2 Central

YAI•Town of De Witt, NY

2d•$55,000 - $62,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The NYSTART Coordinator, Region 2 Central is responsible for maintaining an active caseload of individuals referred for START Services, providing systemic consultation, and conducting outreach visits. This role involves assisting with referrals, coordinating support meetings, developing crisis plans, and creating comprehensive service evaluations. The Coordinator will also participate in consultations, staff meetings, and provide on-call support. Accurate data entry into the START Information Reporting System and maintaining all required documentation are crucial. Additionally, the role involves engaging with community partners, presenting materials, and participating in the Center for START Services National Network. Compliance with all necessary trainings and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, is mandatory. The position requires regular travel within the assigned region and occasional travel to other regions or states for meetings and events. A strong interest in working with the I/DD population and exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, communication, and writing skills are essential. The ideal candidate will be independent, organized, highly flexible, and willing to take initiative.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other Human Service field.
At least two (2) years of experience working with the I/DD population and/or behavioral health needs.
Satisfactory combination of education, experience and/or training as authorized by START/NCSS and/or appropriate State regulatory agency (e.g. OPWDD, etc.); however, all START Coordinators must have at least a bachelor’s degree in human services discipline.
Ability to provide on-call coverage for crisis services on a regularly recurring basis, as designated by START leadership in assigned region beyond regular work hours including weekdays, weekends, evenings and/or overnight on a 24/7 basis, as required.
Ability to travel regularly across assigned region(s) to conduct in-person assessments, evaluations and visits as required by caseload and to occasionally travel across other regions within state of operations and/or to other states as needed for NCSS meetings or events.
Ability to work with complex systems and an interest in the population is essential.
Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Independent and organized with strong communication and writing skills.
Highly flexible personality type and willingness to take initiative.
For assignments in the State of California, START Coordinators must meet the following additional requirement: Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of START Coordinator Certification training within 12 months of appointment, including demonstration of competencies in all associated areas.
Experience working with individuals with I/DD with cooccurring diagnoses and complex behavioral needs.
Experience working with people and their families and/or social service providers.
Verbal and/or written fluency in Spanish highly preferred; fluency in other language(s) may be preferred based on assigned region(s) and caseload.

Responsibilities

Maintains an active caseload of up to 20-25 individuals referred for START Services.
Provides systemic consultation based on assessment and outreach findings, using ecomaps and providing consultation to systems/teams as needed using best practices.
Conducts regular outreach visits to each individual’s home, day and/or vocational settings as applicable to complete evaluations and assessments.
Assists with referrals for consultation and treatment as needed, including screening for enrollment in START, completion of intake assessments across assigned region(s) consistent with applicable timelines.
Ensures the coordination of support meetings and crisis plan development for individuals served through START, using the START Action Plan for planning and strategizing.
Develops Comprehensive Service Evaluations, Cross-Systems Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plans, intake/assessments, intervention and outcome plans for START Therapeutic Coaching Program, Resource Center admissions/discharges and any other applicable documentation of services provided.
Participates in recurring consultation, staff and other meetings with START leadership, clinical team and START Therapeutic Coaching program.
Provides on-call support on a regularly scheduled, rotational basis as part of START team.
Completes and maintains all applicable documentation, paperwork and/or records on a timely basis including resolution of concerns and reporting of incidents.
Accurately enters all required data into START Information Reporting System and other appropriate systems, as required by state, on a timely and contemporaneous basis.
Conducts regular outreach with community partners to maintain linkages and relationships.
Develops materials and presents at Clinical Education Team Meetings as assigned by the director or designee.
Participates in the Center for START Services National Network.
Completes and maintains all necessary trainings based on assigned program/region to ensure compliance with YAI policies, NCSS and applicable state regulatory agency requirements, including obtaining and maintaining START Coordinator certification.
Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Performs all other duties as assigned.