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START Coordinator Fayetteville ,NC and surrounding areasType:
RegularIf you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Serves as the primary contact supporting individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health challenges for the START Program (Systematic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resource, and Treatment) to provide community based intervention and prevention services to individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health care needs. The program relies on integrated care and treatment with collaboration among all team members. The services in the START Program include collaborative contacts, after hour contacts, emergency team meetings, planned respite and emergency respite.Salary: $56,000/Annually
Responsibilities:
Develops and revises the cross systems crisis plans in a timely fashion.
Monitors the implementation of the plan.
Performs Case Management functions of linking and arranging for services and referrals.
Provides families and stake holders with individual-specific training and training in the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the population and age to be served.
Provides consultation to the system on the clinical needs of the individual's care.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Services, Human Services or Special Education required; Master’s degree a plus
Minimum 2 years experience working with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities required; 1-year experience if paired with Master’s degree
Must meet requirements for both Qualified Developmental Disability Professional and Qualified Mental Health Professional. Must have direct support experience supporting individuals with mental health and developmental disability diagnosis. Must have experience with crisis management and crisis counseling.
Valid driver’s license
CPR, first aid, NCI certification and others that may be specified and/or required by future company regulations. Must maintain proficiency in company sponsored training and certifications and privileging if required. .
Ability to Travel
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Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Services, Human Services, or Special Education
- Master's degree (preferred, may substitute for experience)
- Minimum 2 years' experience working with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (1 year if paired with Master's)
- Meet requirements for Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP)
- Meet requirements for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
- Direct support experience with individuals having mental health and developmental disability diagnoses
- Experience with crisis management and crisis counseling
- Valid driver's license
- CPR, First Aid, NCI certification and maintain proficiency in required company trainings
- Ability to travel regionally
- Successful completion of pre-employment screening (criminal background, registry checks, drug test, education and employment verification)
What We Do
RHA Health Services is a provider of support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and substance use disorders. They offer a range of community-based, residential, and clinical programs to help individuals live independently and achieve their personal goals.
