Job Description

START (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources and Treatment) works collaboratively with the system of support to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-existing behavioral health needs/mental health concerns. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for providing supportive services to people receiving assistance through the START Program.

If hired for this position, you would be an employee of our partner agency, Community Family Advocates working onsite at Allegheny County DHS.

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.
• Assist with 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 received 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.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service by resolving issues promptly and maintaining high levels of satisfaction.
• Demonstrate an ability to facilitate, plan, and organize muti-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.

** for some START programs, a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other human service field with 5-years’ experience working with people who have ID/A and behavioral health needs is acceptable. This is an exception to the START program and leadership should work collaboratively with the Center for START services to determine if appropriate or necessary.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Act 33 and 34 clearances.

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Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Why DHS?

DHS is diverse, but we strive to be even more inclusive. This includes equity in hiring and advancement, as well as in unleashing the creativity and ideas of staff at every level of DHS.It has strong, assertive leaders. We do not hire yes-people.

You can make a big impact here. We stand out as one of the best human services organizations in the country. But we need problem-solvers, innovators, and terrific leaders to make sure we are smart in how we use our funding so that we reach the people who most need our help to make their lives better.

“DHS strives to be the kind of place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come to grow and do their best work.”

-From the organization’s statement on Equity and Inclusion

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