Transitional Coordinator (IITS) - CA

YAI; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI is seeking a qualified professional to advance intake and transition planning for individuals with IDD. You will collaborate with the Regional Centers, clinical team, and IDT to implement IPP and Person-Centered Plans, and to coordinate services through the transition process.

The role requires a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or counseling with substantial experience in IDD and forensic contexts, and a track record of linking clients to community supports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling with 5+ years of related experience in IDD behavioral/mental health.
• Extensive experience developing and implementing Individual Program Plans and person-centered plans for people with IDD with criminal/forensic involvement.
• Experience linking IDD clients with complex behavioral/mental health and forensic needs to community supports.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DDS and Regional Centers on the Intake and Referral Process.
• Facilitate and lead intake/admission meetings.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Coordinator, Consultants, and IDT to implement IPP and transition plans.
• Assist in risk assessments with the Director and Clinical Director.
• Coordinate with Regional Center Liaison and Service Coordinator to access community services per IPP/Transition Plan.
• Support individuals pre-transition, during transition, and post-transition with monthly visits or more as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling

Job description

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DDS and the Regional Centers on the Intake and Referral Process.
• Facilitate and lead Intake/admission meeting.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Coordinator, Consultants, and other members of the IDT in the development and implementation of the IPP and Person Centered Plan and transition plans
• Assist in conducting Risk Assessments in collaboration with the Director and Clinical Director
• Coordinate with Regional Center Liaison and Service Coordinator on accessing services in the community as per IPP and Transition Plan
• Support the person pre transition, during transition and post transition with at a minimum of monthly visits or more frequently as necessary.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Pay Rate: $87,560.30 annually

Minimum Qualification Requirements

including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• A Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling and five years of experience in the past 7 years working with people with IDD with behavioral/mental health concerns with criminal and/or forensic involvement.
• Extensive experience in the development and implementation of Individual Program Plans and person-centered plans for people with IDD with criminal and forensic involvement.
• Extensive experience in linking people with IDD with complex behavioral/mental health and forensic needs to community supports and resources.

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired Requirements Beyond MQRs Above)

• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) credential

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.

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