NYSTART Coordinator, Queens Job at YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities
YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities Manhattan, NY
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The START (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment) model serves people diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. This comprehensive model of service supports and optimizes independence, treatment, and community living for individuals with I/DD and behavioral health needs.
YAI is seeking a Coordinator to work with our Manhattan team. Primary work location would be the Manhattan, but should be willing to work in Queens and the Bronx.
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 Coordinator within 12 months
- Driver’s License Required
Compensation:
$60,000.00 annually
YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, YAI will be the right place for you.
For more information about the YAI Network, please visit our website at www.yai.org. Equal Opportunity Employer
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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