START Coordinator (START California)

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 

Pay Rate: $80,000 annually

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/Vietnamese a plus  

• Driver’s License Required 

YAI has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy for its staff. If hired, you will be required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine pursuant to this policy from a provider of your choice, unless you are granted a reasonable accommodation based upon disability or religion pursuant to federal, state, or local law