Young Adult Services (YAS) Coach - Hartford

Center for Human Development; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) in Hartford, CT seeks a Young Adult Services Coach to support adults in residential and community settings. You will supervise coaching clients, assist with daily activities, implement treatment plans using Motivational Interviewing, provide transportation, and help develop self-esteem, social skills, and resiliency while ensuring policy-aligned service delivery.

This full-time, on-site role offers a starting wage of $20.00 per hour plus a comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Good writing and verbal skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise coaching clients and assist with daily activities through fieldwork
• Implement treatment plans using Motivational Interviewing; assess needs and guide growth
• Provide transportation and engage in activities that build self-esteem, social skills, and resiliency
• Document client interactions and maintain regular communication with clinicians and the Manager
• Ensure service delivery aligns with agency policies

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Strong writing skills

Strong verbal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 3, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Adult Mental Health - Connecticut
Hartford, CT 06106, USA

• On-site
• Direct Service
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: DIREC006489

Description

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.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

  Skills

  Preferred

  • CPR Certif
  • Current Expert First Aid Certif
  • Current Expert Medication Admin
  • Current Expert

  Education

  Preferred

  High School or better.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.