Young Adult Services (YAS) Coach - Hartford

CHD Careers•Hartford, CT

11h

About The Position

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a Young Adult Services Coach to work with young adult service participants in Hartford, Connecticut. The role involves supervising coaching clients and assisting them with daily activities through fieldwork. The coach implements treatment plans as specified by the primary service provider, using the Motivational Interviewing model to assess needs, provide guidance, and encourage personal growth. The coach assists consumers with daily activities, including transportation, and engages them in activities that promote self-esteem, social skills, and resiliency. The role also ensures that service delivery aligns with policies, documents client interactions, and maintains regular communication with clinicians and the Manager to support smooth operations and client progress.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Good writing and verbal skills.
Basic computer skills, including willingness to learn agency-specific computer programs.
Registered and insured vehicle available for work purposes.
Approved criminal background and driving check.
Cheerful, outgoing personality and high energy level.
Philosophical commitment to the concept of human potential.
Supportive and goal-oriented; assertive and confident.
Performs well under stress and in crisis situations.
Open, direct interpersonal style and ability to work well as a team member.
Ability to separate personal values from consumer issues and uphold professional boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring populations.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Supervise coaching clients and assist them with daily activities through fieldwork.
Implement treatment plans as specified by the primary service provider.
Use the Motivational Interviewing model to assess needs, provide guidance, and encourage personal growth.
Assist consumers with daily activities, including providing transportation.
Engage consumers in activities that promote self-esteem, social skills, and resiliency.
Ensure service delivery aligns with policies.
Document client interactions.
Maintain regular communication with clinicians and the Manager regarding operations and client progress.