Coordinator - START (Region 3 - North)

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 supervision of the Clinical Team Leader, START Coordinators support an assigned caseload of individuals, conducting evaluations and assessments both in-person and remotely, providing resources and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to support individuals through crises and prepare for discharge. Regularly attends and coordinates meetings, ensuring fidelity to the START model and provides on‑call support on a regular basis.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Maintains an active caseload of up to 20‑25 individuals referred for START Services and provides systemic consultation based on assessment and outreach findings.
• 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.
• Ensures the coordination of support meetings and crisis plan development for individuals served through START.
• Develops Comprehensive Service Evaluations, Cross‑Systems Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plans, intake/assessments, intervention and outcome plans.
• 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.
• Accurately enters all required data into START Information Reporting System and other appropriate systems.
• Conducts regular outreach with community partners to maintain linkages and relationships.
• Develops materials and presents at Clinical Education Team Meetings as assigned.
• Participates in the Center for START Services National Network.
• Completes and maintains all necessary trainings based on assigned program/region.
• Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including HIPAA.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification 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.
• Successful completion of START Coordinator Certification training within 12 months of appointment.
• Ability to provide on‑call coverage for crisis services on a regularly recurring basis.
• Ability to travel regularly across assigned region(s) to conduct in‑person assessments.
• Exceptional interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Independent and organized with strong communication and writing skills.
• Highly flexible personality type and willingness to take initiative.

Preferred Qualification Requirements:

• Experience working with individuals with I/DD with co-occurring diagnoses and complex behavioral needs.
• Verbal and/or written fluency in Spanish highly preferred.

Compensation: $55,000 to $60,000.00 annualized

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.