I-START Coordinator

Join our dedicated team in providing community-based crisis prevention and intervention services for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) and mental health needs. Our mission is to enhance the support system for these individuals, ensuring they thrive within their communities. We utilize positive behavioral supports, multi-modal clinical assessments, and therapeutic tools to empower caregivers and foster person-centered approaches.

Position Summary

As an I-START Coordinator, you will play a vital role in our program. While this position allows for some remote work, it is essential to note that you will be traveling extensively throughout the service area to provide hands-on support and intervention.

Job Responsibilities

• Regular Travel: Expect to travel frequently within the service area, conducting outreach visits to individuals’ homes, day programs, and vocational settings.
• Active Caseload Management: Maintain an active caseload of individuals referred for services, ensuring timely coordination of support meetings and crisis plan development.
• Clinical Assessment: Utilize clinical documents and assessments to inform case planning and strategy development.
• Community Training: Develop and present training materials to community stakeholders as assigned.
• Crisis Response: Participate in on-call crisis response and assessment on a rotational basis, providing immediate support as needed.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough clinical documentation and complete data entry tasks within established timelines.
• Professional Development: Attend the Center for START Services Coordinator course within the first year and participate in ongoing training and certification renewal.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related human service field (2 years’ experience with ID and mental health) OR Registered Nurse or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field (4 years’ experience with ID and mental health).

Benefits

• A collaborative work environment focused on systemic, person-centered approaches.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel-related expenses.
• Paid time off (PTO), health insurance, retirement, and supplemental insurance coverage

If you are a passionate professional with strong clinical abilities, capable of assessing situations, applying tools, and creating solutions while working collaboratively with teams, we invite you to apply for the I-START Coordinator position.

ELEVATE 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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