START Coordinator

When our neighbors are hurting, we want to help in the healing. Come join us at ELEVATE CCBHC, where our goal is to set the bar higher. We are a group of deeply committed people working together to provide each member-client with the services and assistance they need for meaningful progress in leading their best life. Our mission is to elevate care by serving our members when, where, and how they want.

Position Summary

The Provider Support program provides community-based crisis prevention and intervention services for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) and mental health needs. Our program works to enhance the ability of the system of care to successfully support individuals with ID and mental health needs in their community. Using positive behavioral supports, multi-model clinical assessments, and other therapeutic tools, services are provided to caregivers supporting those with ID. Provider Supports promotes systemic, person-centered approaches and provides training, education, consultation, crisis plan development, and crisis support.

Job Description

· Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specific location to perform assigned tasks. Regular travel is required.

· Maintain an active caseload of individuals referred for services (variability occurs depending on the activity level of cases and the project scope).

· Ensure the coordination of support meetings and crisis plan development for individuals enrolled

· Provide outreach visits to the individuals’ home, day, and vocational settings regularly

· Use of clinical documents and other assessments for case planning and strategizing.

· Develop and maintain clinical documentation and any other applicable documentation of services provided.

· Develop materials and present community training as assigned by the director or designee, or when identified independently

· Complete all required data entry expectations, including adherence to timelines established by the program

· Provide on-call crisis response and assessment on a rotational basis

· Attend, participate and complete the Center for START Services Coordinator course, within the first year of employment

· Renewal of certification every two years after initial completion

· Participation in program specific meetings

· Participate 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 as recommended

Qualifications

· A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other human service field with 2 years’ experience working with people who have ID and mental health and/or challenging behavior needs.

OR

· A Registered Nurse or bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other human service field with 4 years’ experience working with people who have ID and mental health and/or challenging behavior needs is acceptable.

ELEVATE CCBHC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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