• START Coordinator

    YAI (Santa Maria, CA)


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    START Coor din a tor

     

    YAI is seeking a Coordinator to work with our Tri Counties Region START program located in Santa Maria and serving individuals in Ventura County. A Master's degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other Human Service field is required.

    Responsibilities:

    + Participate in didactic training and required trainings

    + Provide systemic consultation

    + Participate in National Center for START Services trainings and events

    + Prepare agendas and document outcomes for individual mentoring sessions held with the Center for START Services

    + Maintain linkages and relationships with community partners

    + Assist with referrals for consultation and treatment as needed

    + Ensure the coordination of support meetings and crisis plan development for individuals served through START

    + Participate in recurring meetings with START leadership, clinical team, and In Home Therapeutic Coaching program

    + Provide home visits and visits to day and vocational settings as needed

    + Develop 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 provided

    + Maintain an active caseload of individuals referred for START Services

    + Provide on-call support on a rotational basis

    + Participate 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 recommended

    Requirements:

    + MA in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other Human Service field

    + At least 2 years of experience working with the I/DD population

    + Experience working with individuals with I/DD and mental health and/or challenging behavior needs preferred

    + One year supervisory experience is preferred

    + Ability to become certified as a START Coor din a tor within 12 months

    + Bilingual Spanish a plus

    + Driver’s License Required

     

    Pay Range: 70,000K - 80,000K annually

     

    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.