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Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you!

We are hiring people for our Watsonville location who possess a wide range of skills and are eager to promote YAI's mission of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.

Full-time positions:

• On-demand payavailable - Work today, get paid today!
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• 403(b) retirement with employer match
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more! Check out our Benefitspage to learn more!

The Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources and Treatment (START) program serves individuals residing in-home and out-of-home. It provides person-centered, trauma-informed, evidence-based, positive support for individuals ages six and older.

The National Center for START Services (NCSS) provides a model of services to meet the crisis needs of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).

https://centerforstartservices.org/locations/california

START Coordinator

YAI is seeking a Coordinator to work with our START program located in Valley Mountain. A Master's degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or another Human Service field is required.

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 required or currently enrolled in MA program.
• 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
• Bilingual Spanish/Vietnamese a plus
• Driver’s License Required

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an existing personal relationship with a current YAI employee? A personal relationship can be defined as romantic or intimate in nature per YAI policy (ex: parent, sibling, spouse/partner, fiancée, cousin, roommate, etc)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Crisis intervention: 3 years (Preferred)
• Developmental disabilities: 3 years (Preferred)
• Mental health counseling: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person