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Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you!
We are hiring in our San Mateo location! We're looking for individuals who possess a wide range of skills and are eager to promote YAI's mission of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.
Full-time positions :
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- 403(b) retirement with employer match
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more! Check out our Benefits page to learn more!
The Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources and Treatment (START) program serves individuals residing in-home and out-of-home. It provides person-centered, trauma-informed, evidence-based, positive support for individuals ages six and older.
The National Center for START Services (NCSS) provides a model of services to meet the crisis needs of individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities (I / DD).
https : / / centerforstartservices.org / locations / california
START Coordinator
YAI is seeking a Coordinator to work with our START program located in San Mateo. A Master's degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or another Human Service field is required.
Responsibilities :
Participate in didactic training and required trainingsProvide systemic consultationParticipate in National Center for START Services trainings and eventsPrepare agendas and document outcomes for individual mentoring sessions held with the Center for START ServicesMaintain linkages and relationships with community partnersAssist with referrals for consultation and treatment as neededEnsure the coordination of support meetings and crisis plan development for individuals served through STARTParticipate in recurring meetings with START leadership, clinical team, and In Home Therapeutic Coaching programProvide home visits and visits to day and vocational settings as neededDevelop Comprehensive Service Evaluations, Cross-Systems Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plans, intake / assessments, intervention and outcome plans for In Home Therapeutic Coaching Program, inpatient hospital admissions and any other applicable documentation of services providedMaintain an active caseload of individuals referred for START ServicesProvide on-call support on a rotational basisParticipate in the START 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 as recommendedRequirements :
MA in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other Human Service fieldAt least 2 years of experience working with the I / DD populationExperience working with individuals with I / DD and mental health and / or challenging behavior needs preferredOne year supervisory experience is preferredAbility to become certified as a START Coordinator within 12 monthsValid California Drivers License RequiredAll 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.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year