YAI·Stockton, California
Provide therapeutic support and crisis intervention for individuals with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Collaborate with families and staff to implement de-escalation strategies and provide education to ensure crisis stabilization.
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Pay Range: $31.25/Hour
The START Therapeutic Coach provides support to persons with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental or behavioral health needs and their family/primary caregivers/residence services who are temporarily accessing crisis or planned therapeutic services with START.
Coaches work within the home environment or other community settings to create and implement daily and crisis therapeutic interventions and communicate these interventions with primary caregivers to focus on crisis mitigation and the implementation of strategies to assist in the de-escalation of behaviors using a positive psychology and person-centered approach.
Coaches will work with coordinators and current support systems to provide assistance on training and guiding family members and group home staff in effective teaching methods for people with disabilities.
This position contributes to the overall crisis stabilization and prevention of the person and their family by providing hands-on assistance and education to families.
The START Therapeutic Coach participates as part of comprehensive START services that collaborate with the person's primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family and others.
Market context
In California, Therapeutic Coach roles are typically in demand where schools and community programs need consistent behavioral and emotional support. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a human services degree, strong communication, and the flexibility to work in community settings; a driver’s license can be an advantage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm whether your experience matches the community-based support expectations before applying.
