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　　START Coor din a tor

　　YAI is seeking a Coordinator to work with our Lanterman Region START program located in Glendale and serving individuals in Los Angeles County. A Master's degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other 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

　　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 Coor din a tor within 12 months

　　Bilingual Spanish/Vietnamese a plus

　　Driver’s License Required

　　Pay Range: 70,000K - 80,000K annually

　　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.

　　Our Roots:

　　YAI was launched in February of 1957 out of a small school in Brooklyn, New York. Initially staffed by Co-Founders Bert MacLeech and Pearl Maze MacLeech alone, their pilot program served just seven people. According to Bert, from its very beginning YAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the I/DD (intellectual and/or developmental disabilities) community. MacLeech envisioned a, “total life adjustment approach, emphasizing personal growth, social responsibility, employment goals, and the development of independence for the individual.” At a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD, this vision was nothing short of revolutionary.

　　YAI Today:

　　Today, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people in the I/DD community. This extraordinary growth shows the ongoing need for these important services, and YAI’s success in offering them. YAI supports people with autism, Down syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy, among others. Operating throughout Downstate New York and Northern New Jersey, YAI now offers more than 300 programs for people of all ages.

　　Better Together:

　　At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support, but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization.

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