Coordinator - START (Region 3 - North)

yai; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI is seeking a START Coordinator to support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health conditions in Kingston, NY. Under supervision of the Clinical Team Leader, you will conduct evaluations, provide resources, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and assist with crisis planning and discharge preparation.

You will maintain a caseload, attend meetings, provide on-call support, enter data, and ensure compliance with START policies and

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field.
• At least two years of experience with I/DD and/or behavioral health.
• Completion of START Coordinator Certification within 12 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload of 20–25 individuals and provide systemic consultation.
• Conduct regular outreach visits in home, day, or vocational settings via in-person or telehealth.
• Screen for enrollment in START and complete intake assessments across regions.
• Coordinate crisis planning and START Action Plan development with clinical leaders.
• Develop Comprehensive Service Evaluations and intervention/outcome plans for START programs.
• Attend meetings with START leadership and clinical teams; participate in ongoing training.
• Provide on-call support on a rotating basis.
• Complete documentation and data entry in START Information Reporting System in a timely manner.
• Foster community partnerships and present at Clinical Education Team Meetings.

Skills

Master's degree

I/DD experience

On-call readiness

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health or related field

Bachelor's degree in human services discipline

START Coordinator Certification training

Tools

START Information Reporting System

Job description

About the Position

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.

Location (North)

Kingston - 1111 Flatbush Road

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, using ecomaps and providing consultation to systems/teams as needed using best practices, escalating concerns accordingly to supervisor and/or Clinical or Medical Director.
• Conducts regular outreach visits to each individual's home, day and/or vocational settings as applicable to complete evaluations and assessments on an as needed or regular basis though in-person and/or telehealth visits, as required based on level of support needed, activity level and/or project scope (e.g. tier).
• 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 and/or referrals to clinical team, Medical or Clinical Director or Resource Center, as appropriate.
• Ensures the coordination of support meetings and crisis plan development for individuals served through START, using the START Action Plan for planning and strategizing; 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.
• 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 partnerships 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 andor other START events, as recommended.
• Completes and maintains all necessary training 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 including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g., lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• 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 authorised by START/NCSS and/or appropriate State regulatory agency (e.g. OPWDD, etc.); however, all STARTCoordinatorsmust 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 re