NYSTART Coordinator, Region

Position: NYSTART Coordinator, Region 2 Central
Location: City of Syracuse

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East Syracuse - 6501-A Basile Rowetime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R023601
** 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.
** Minimum Qualification Requirements*
* *** including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g., lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)
**** Master’s degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other Human Service field; and
* At least two (2) years of experience working with the I/DD population and/or behavioral health needs; or
* Satisfactory combination of education, experience and/or training as authorized by START/NCSS and/or appropriate State regulatory agency (e.g. OPWDD, etc.); however, all START Coordinators must have at least a bachelor’s degree in human services discipline.
* Successful completion of START Coordinator Certification training within 12 months of appointment, including demonstration of…