YAS Coach - Torrington

Center for Human Development (CHD)•Torrington, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a Young Adult Services (YAS) Coach to join our team in the Torrington, CT area. Our residential, outreach, and direct care staff establish life-changing relationships with our participants and provide opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation and recovery. The Young Adult Services (YAS) Coach provides intense, one on one, support to consumers identified by the Western CT Mental Health Network Torrington Office Young Adult Program. These individuals are in need of increased guidance to assist them in assimilating into their community while understanding their rights and adhering to the responsibilities of independent living. The position exists under the joint collaboration of CHD and The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN) Torrington Office Young Adult Program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check
Approved criminal background check (CORI)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population preferred
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution preferred
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

Responsibilities

Provides intense, one on one, support to consumers identified by the Western CT Mental Health Network Torrington Office Young Adult Program.
Assists individuals in assimilating into their community.
Helps consumers understand their rights and adhere to the responsibilities of independent living.
Actively support the philosophy of the Agency and maintain a high level of commitment to program consumers and staff.