START Coordinator

YAI • Santa Maria, CA

102d • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

YAI is seeking a Coordinator to work with our Tri Counties Region START program located in Santa Maria and serving individuals in Ventura County. A Master's degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other Human Service field is required.

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
• Bilingual Spanish a plus
• Driver’s License Required

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees