Life Skills Coach YAS

Marrakech Inc. • New Haven, CT

10d • Remote

About The Position

The YAS Community Life Skills Coach provides one-to-one, community-based support to young adults living with significant mental health and/or co-occurring disorders. The Life Skills Coach promotes independence, daily living skills, community involvement, natural support development, and achievement of service plan goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, counseling, social work or related fields is preferred along with experience supporting individuals with mental health or co-occurring disorders. A high school diploma/GED and two years’ experience supporting individuals with mental health or co-occurring disorders will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to learn and practice a trauma-informed and responsive approach is required.
• A Valid State of Connecticut Public Service Driver’s License is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification

Nice To Haves

• Relationship Building and Engagement: Builds trusting, respectful relationships with young adults through empathy, consistency, and active listening, fostering engagement and motivation for growth.
• Person-Centered Support and Planning: Partners with individuals to identify strengths, goals, and preferences, supporting the development and implementation of personalized service plans that promote independence and self-direction.
• Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorder Awareness: Demonstrates foundational knowledge of mental health and co-occurring disorders, recognizing signs and symptoms and responding with appropriate support, boundaries, and referrals when needed.
• Skill Development and Coaching: Provides hands-on coaching in daily living skills (e.g., self-care, budgeting, time management, communication), using practical, real-life strategies to build confidence and independence.
• Community Integration and Resource Navigation: Supports individuals in accessing and navigating community resources, services, and opportunities, promoting meaningful participation in work, education, and social activities.
• Cultural Humility and Inclusion: Approaches all interactions with openness, respect, and cultural awareness, honoring diverse identities and experiences while creating inclusive, affirming environments.
• Strong Communication, Organization, and Problem-Solving Skills: Communicates clearly and professionally, maintains accurate documentation, manages time and priorities effectively, and applies critical thinking to address challenges and adapt support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face, community-based life coaching services tailored to individual service plans.
• Support individuals with daily living tasks including hygiene, nutrition, shopping, budgeting, and household maintenance.
• Help individuals build coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and self-management skills.
• Assist individuals with engaging in employment, education, cultural, spiritual, recreational, and social activities.
• Support access to medical, behavioral health, wellness, and community resources.
• Facilitate community integration and natural support development.
• Monitor behavior, symptoms, and environmental factors for safety.
• Review and implement service/recovery plans and collaborate with clinical teams.
• Complete timely documentation including notes, logs, incident reports, and other required records.
• Maintain utilization requirements and support performance outcome measures.
• Provide transportation for appointments and community activities.
• Follow safety protocols, CPR/First Aid guidelines, and crisis management procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and ensure that agency property is well maintained.
• Follow the Marrakech procedures, protocols, and Policies and Procedures manuals as well as conform to the work culture and expectations of DMHAS.
• Attend staff meetings and required in-service training.
• Operate motor vehicles safely and in accordance with State Law (agency and personal automobiles) while on work related duties.
• Report unsafe conditions and situations immediately per agency policy and procedures.
• Serve all customers with alacrity.
• Communicate with co-workers and other providers accurately and professionally.
• Represent the values, mission and vision of the organization.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Paid and Unpaid Leave for: Bereavement, Jury Duty, Disaster Relief Volunteer, Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave, Military Leave
• Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)
• External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)
• 401K and Profit Sharing Plan
• Educational Benefits, Including: DSP Credentialing through the NADSP, Tuition Reimbursement, Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
• Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits
• Staff Recognition Program
• Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to: Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay), Marrakech’s Homeownership Program, Perfect Attendance Bonus Program, Recruitment Referral Bonus, Other Corporate Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level