SENIOR START INSTRUCTOR - Family Residences and Essential Enterprises : Job Details

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that valuesand celebrates diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse workforce not only reflects the communities we serve but also drives our collective success. We actively encourage candidates of all genders, ages, races, sexual orientations, religions, nationalities, and backgrounds to apply for positions at our company. Your unique talents and experiences will play a crucial role in our mission to support people of all abilities to reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.

Position Overview:NYSTART (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources and Treatment) workscollaboratively with the system of support to improve the lives of individuals withintellectual/developmental disabilities and co-existing behavioral health needs/mental healthconcerns. Under the supervision of the START Associate Director, the START Senior Instructoris responsible for training coordinators to follow the START model. This includes field baseddemonstration of all START based documentation, systems work, outreach, crisis planning andother case specific trainings. The focus of the START Instructor will be to orientate Coordinatorsto field based START processes as well as the orientation to START documentation.

Essential Job Functions: Provide Field based instruction through modeling for START Coordinators to conductsystems work, intake assessments, trainings and outreach. Provide step by step instruction to START Coordinators to ensure understanding of theSTART model in regard to documentation. Work in partnership with the Associate Director, Clinical Director & Team Leaders toidentify staff training needs. Begin START cases as directed to ensure cases are followed up on within 2 weeks ofreferral. Conduct case consultation for systems not engaging in the full START model. Evaluate Coordinator ability in the field, providing constructive feedback and support. Report each coordinators areas of growth and concern to the Associate Director andcorresponding supervisor. Maintain linkages and relationships with community partners Provide support to both new and veteran coordinators that encounter challenging systems. Share on-call responsibilities to ensure 24/7 response to crisis situations within one hourof call telephonically and within 24 hours of call face-to-face. Participate in recurring meetings with START leadership, clinical team, and resourcecenter2 Assist in the development of cross-systems crisis plans, intake/assessments, interventionand outcomes and any other applicable documentations of services provided. Fill in on START cases as needed while orientating new Coordinators to their caseloads. Obtain/maintain certification in PPD, CPR, First Aid, SCIP (Level 2), as needed per Agencypolicy Perform additional responsibilities as requested and/or necessary, including supporting alternatelocations when assigned Adhere to flexible schedule that reflects the needs of the program(s) Attend in-service training programs, clinical and academic conferences and workshops and othereducational presentations to maintain current knowledge of relevant clinical issues and techniques Ensure that electronic individuals records and daily data input are maintained Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-services in accordance with agency policy.

Minimum Job Qualifications: Masters degree in social work, counseling, psychology or human service field (licensurepreferred) 3 years experience providing services to people who have IDD and mental health/orchallenging behavior needs Must be a certified START coordinator

USD $ 29.81/Hr - $30.77/Hr