Coordinator - START

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 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.

Salary : $75k to $80k

Minimum Qualification Requirements

For assignments in the State of California, START Coordinators must meet the following additional requirement :

Preferred Qualification Requirements

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.