Hiring range: $70,304+/yr OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Provides comprehensivespecialty behavioral health and case management services for clients using theSTART (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resource, and Treatment) servicemodel for individuals at risk for acute crisis, loss of residential placement,and/or individuals who are currently experiencing crisis.
Provides supervisionand facilitates the delivery of services that includes assessment, crisisintervention, case management, collaboration, and coordination with communitypartners, rehabilitation services, and clinical supervision.
- Provide administrative supervision to START Coordinators and Therapeutic Coaching Lead and provide daily clinical triage support
- Maintain linkages and relationships with community partners.
- Functions as a liaison between organization, families, and other community agencies including regional centers, school programs, therapists, and health care providers, assisting with questions and concerns as they arise.
- Ensure the coordination of support meetings and crisis plans for individuals served through START.
- Share on-call responsibilities to ensure 24/7 response to crisis situations within one hour of call telephonically and within 24 hours of call in-person.
- Participate in recurring meetings with START leadership and clinical team.
- Development of cross-systems crisis plans, intake/assessments, intervention and outcomes and any other applicable documentation of services provided.
- Maintain a small, active caseload (about 5 cases) until START Coordinator certification is achieved. Following certification, team leader caseload should be fluid and temporary to provide opportunity to support START Coordinators when needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or human service field.|Preferred to have a certificate or license (e.g., BCBA, OT, LMFT, LCSW, etc.).|Must have and maintain current CPR certification card.|Must be a certified START Coordinator within 12 months of employment as team leader.
- 2 years’ of professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs, in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Typically, experience in managing severe behavior problems such as frequent property destruction, aggression towards others, SIB, PICA, etc.
- Expert knowledge of scientifically-validated methodologies and approaches found to benefit individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs; familiar with current related research findings.
- Strong clinical, administrative, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Able to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups. Must relate well to participants and their families and maintain positive affect.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentations.
- Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.
- Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity. A signed declination may be acceptable for certain vaccinations.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals of Southern California and/or program requirements.
- Ability to travel locally; maintain a driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.
- Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.
Carrying/Lifting: Occasional / 0-30 lbs. Standing: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day Sitting: Constant / Up to 8 hours per day Walking: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day Repetitive Motion/Activity: Walking,bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting Visual Acuity: Abilityto view computer monitor and read newsprint Travel: Mayrequire up to 50% of time Environmental Exposure: Regularexposure to unpleasant or hazardous working conditions (noise,heat, dust, bodily fluids, etc.).