START Clinical Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload of people referred for START services (variability occurs depending on the activity level of persons supported and the project scope).
• Demonstrate competencies in all areas associated with START coordination.
• Understand how to use Ecomaps as part of systemic analysis and provide consultation to systems/teams as needed using best practices.
• Aid in referrals for START services as needed, including screening for enrollment in START.
• Ensure the coordination of support meetings and crisis plan development for persons enrolled in START.
• Ensure all systems receive training on all START support plans on a regular basis (updates, new systems partners, etc.).
• Provide outreach visits to the person’s home, day and vocational settings regularly.
• Use the START Action Plan for planning and strategizing.
• Develop Comprehensive Service Evaluations, Cross-Systems Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plans, intake/assessments, admission/discharge summaries and any other applicable documentation of services provided.
• Develop materials and present at Clinical Education Team Meetings as assigned by the director or designee.
• Complete all required data entry expectations within outlined timeframe.
• Provide rotating on-call support as part of the START team.
• Knowledge of PERMA+, strength-spotting and evidenced-based assessment provided by the START Team.
• Participation in daily Triage calls with START team and external partners.
• Knowledge of application regulation requirements for the systems involved with enrollees.
• 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 is recommended.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Responsibilities

From time to time the employee will be required to perform additional tasks and duties as required by the employer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use various computer programs (i.e. MS Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills that promote maximum effectiveness of both natural and community resources.
• Demonstrate excellence in customer service by resolving issues promptly and maintaining high levels of satisfaction.
• Demonstrate an ability to facilitate, plan, and organize multi-system activities and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills when presenting to senior management, stakeholders and system partners.
• The ability to work with complex systems and an interest in the population is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive treatment team.
• Organization and communication skills are essential.
• Experience working with people and their families/systems.

Education/Experience Requirements

• A master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other human services field.
• At least 2-years’ experience working with people with ID/A and behavioral health needs.
• Must complete START Coordinator certification within 12 months following date of hire.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Act 33 and 34 clearances.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.