Therapeutic Coach

The START Therapeutic Coach provides coaching, support, and guidance to primary caregivers and individuals in their home setting to rethink presenting challenges. This role is part of the START crisis continuum and requires participation of the START clinical team.

• Provides coaching, support, and guidance to caregivers and individuals in implementing treatment plans.
• Monitors, documents, and collects data applicable to daily progress.
• Collaborates with the START clinical team to identify positive, strengths-based, and culturally competent therapeutic strategies.
• Communicates with the START team about biopsychosocial factors influencing current functioning, effects of interventions, and coaching outcomes.
• Provides modeling and education to create a safe, nurturing, and meaningful home environment.
• Maintains timely documentation, session/visit notes, and other data, including SIRS entry.
• Assists individuals with daily activities, personal care, behavioral health needs, health, wellness, and leisure activities.
• Responds to individual safety needs, including reporting significant changes in behavior and health.
• Maintains professional boundaries with individuals and families receiving services and follows ethical and licensing guidelines.
• Serves as a positive representative for the START Program with other professionals, families, and the community.

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or other human service-related field.
• 2 years' experience working with people with IDD and behavioral health needs.
• The ability to work with complex systems and an interest in the population is essential.
• Independent and organized with strong communication and writing skills are necessary.
• Experience working with families and individuals.
• Ability to complete START Therapeutic Coach certification within 12 months following employment.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to successfully pass any applicable background checks.

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.