START Coordinator (Region 3) - Crisis & Community Support

YAI - Seeing beyond disability; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI - Seeing beyond disability is seeking a START Coordinator to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with co-occurring behavioral health needs in South Tarrytown, NY. The role involves evaluating, coordinating services, and maintaining program fidelity to the START model.

Under the Clinical Team Leader, you will manage a caseload, conduct assessments in-person or via telehealth, and arrange crisis planning and discharge preparation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field.
• At least two years of experience with the I/DD population or behavioral health.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services required; START Coordinator Certification within 12 months.
• Ability to travel regularly across regions and provide on-call crisis coverage.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills; independent and organized.
• Spanish fluency is preferred depending on region.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload of 20–25 individuals referred for START Services and provide systemic consultation.
• Conduct regular outreach visits to individuals’ homes or settings via in-person or telehealth visits.
• Coordinate with medical/clinical directors and START leadership; escalate concerns as needed.
• Enter data into START Information Reporting System and other systems timely.
• Develop plans and participate in trainings and national network activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organized

Travel flexibility

On-call ability

Flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in Mental Health

Bachelor’s degree in human services

START Coordinator Certification

Job description

YAI - Seeing beyond disability is seeking a START Coordinator to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with co-occurring behavioral health needs in South Tarrytown, NY. The role involves evaluating, coordinating services, and maintaining program fidelity to the START model.

Under the Clinical Team Leader, you will manage a caseload, conduct assessments in-person or via telehealth, and arrange crisis planning and discharge preparation.