NYSTART Coordinator, Region 3 - North in Kingston upon Hull

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 the 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. Coordinators regularly attend and coordinate meetings, ensuring fidelity to the START model and providing on‑call support on a regular basis.

Key Essential Functions:

• Provides information and results to and coordinates responses with Medical and/or Clinical Director, as needed, appropriately escalating concerns to START clinical team.
• 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.
• 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, 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 and/or other START events, as recommended.
• Completes and maintains all necessary trainings based on assigned program/region to ensure compliance with YAI policies, NCSS and applicable state regulatory agency (e.g., OPWDD, DDS) 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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other Human Service field; and At least two (2) years of experience working with the I/DD population and/or behavioral health needs; or 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.
• Successful completion of START Coordinator Certification training within 12 months of appointment, including demonstration of competencies in all associated areas.
• 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.

Preferred Qualification Requirements:

• Experience working with individuals with I/DD with co‑occurring 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.

Compensation: $60,000.00 Annually

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. YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.