What are the responsibilities and job description for the Young Adult Services (YAS) Coach - Hartford position at Center for Human Development?
The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a Young Adult Services Coach (YAS Coach) to join our team in Hartford, CT. Our residential and coaching staff establish life-changing relationships with our participants and provide opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation and recovery.
Your role as a Young Adult Services Coach:
The YAS Coach role involves supervising coaching clients and assisting them with their daily activities through fieldwork. They will implement treatment plans as specified by the primary service provider, using the Motivational Interviewing model to assess needs, provide guidance, and encourage personal growth. The YAS Coach will assist consumers with daily activities, including providing transportation, and engage in activities that promote self-esteem, social skills, and resiliency, while ensuring service delivery aligns with policies. This role is responsible for documenting client interactions and maintaining regular communication with clinicians and the Manager to ensure smooth operation and client progress.
REQUIRMENTS:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution preferred
- Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Good writing/verbal skills
- Basic computer skills including the willingness to learn agency specific computer programs
- Registered & insured vehicle available for work purposes
- Approved criminal background and driving check
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The YAS Coach should actively support the philosophy of the Agency and maintain a high level of commitment to program consumers and staff. Personality traits should include:
- Cheerful, outward-going personality
- High energy level
- Philosophical commitment to the concept of human potential
- Supportive and goal orientated
- Assertive and confident
- Performs well under stress and in the event of crisis
- Open, direct interpersonal style; works well as a team member
- Able to separate personal values from consumer issues
- Able to uphold professional boundaries
SCHEDULE:
Days on: Sunday 6:00am-2:00pm, Monday 10:00am-6:00pm, Tuesday 10:00am-6:00pm, Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm, Friday 10:00am-6:00pm. Days off: Wednesday and Saturday.
Take advantage of a competitive compensation package starting at $20.00/hr. As well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.
AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD) CARE FINDS A WAY:
The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.
CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY!
If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Education
Preferred- High School or better
Skills
Preferred- CPR Certif, Current
- First Aid Certif, Current
- Medication Admin, Current
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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