Therapeutic Coach

Start Therapeutic CoachYAI has an opening for a Start Therapeutic Coach. The Start (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment) model serves people diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. This comprehensive model of service supports and optimizes independence, treatment, and community living for individuals with I/DD and behavioral health needs. Mission Statement YAI: YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of over 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply to this position. Key/Essential Functions & ResponsibilitiesImplement person-centered therapeutic interventions within an individual's home and support primary caregivers with also implementing these interventions Conduct observational assessments and provide feedback to Start team about biopsychosocial factors influencing current functioning, effects of interventions, and coaching outcomes Offer consultation and hands-on education with entire family/support system to create a safe, nurturing, and meaningful home environment Assists individuals with daily activities, personal care, behavioral health needs, and health, wellness, and leisure activities Maintain professional boundaries with individuals and families receiving services and follow ethical and licensing guidelines Participates in development and implementation of persons' cross system crisis prevention and intervention plan Plans, structures, and prompts social and leisure time activities, including activities that build skills for positive supports, stress reduction, health and wellness, communication, adaptive living and daily living Serves as a positive representative for the Start Program with other professionals, families, and the community Maintains timely documentation, progress notes, and other data, including incident and accident reports Responds to individual safety needs, including reporting significant changes in behavior and health Minimum Qualification RequirementsMinimum requirements of specific positions may vary by assigned function and/or contract. Please refer to applicable regulations/contracts for all position requirements. Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or other human service-related field and a minimum of 2 years' experience working with individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs Preferred Qualification RequirementsIntellectually & developmentally disabled (I/DD) experience Nursing homes, rehabs, or chronic/geriatric care experience Compensation:$16.90 per hour If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, YAI will be the right place for you.