Life Skills Coach YAS

Our Vision:

We envision a world where every individual is valued for their inherent worth—regardless of ability or circumstance—and has equitable access and support to lead a life of their own design.

SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

GENERAL DUTIES

• 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.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• A Valid State of Connecticut Public Service Driver’s License is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification

Pay Type:

Hourly: $18.94/hr 

Schedule:

15 Hours

Tuesday: 9a-2p, Wednesday: 10a-3p, Thursday: 10a-3p

Our Vision:

We envision a world where every individual is valued for their inherent worth—regardless of ability or circumstance—and has equitable access and support to lead a life of their own design.

Marrakech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The hiring and promotion of employees will be based upon qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected activity or any other basis prohibited by law.

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

Marrakech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The hiring and promotion of employees will be based upon qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected activity or any other basis prohibited by law.