IHYC Overnight Youth Specialist- PT (55969)

## Create Safe Nights. Build Brighter Futures.

Come join **YSS** as an **Youth Specialist - PT**! You'll help create a safe, supportive, and stable environment where young people can rest, grow, and build independence. During your awake shifts (8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.– 8:00 a.m.), you'll provide supervision, guidance, and crisis support while ensuring each youth's basic needs are met. Between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., you'll remain on-site in a sleep period, available to respond to emergencies as needed.

**This position has a unique schedule: Wednesday, overnight shift, 8:00 pm - 8:00 am and Friday, day shift, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.**

Through compassion, consistency, and encouragement, you'll help youth feel respected, supported, and empowered as they work toward a brighter future.

**What You'll Do...**

**Support & Supervise Youth**

• Provide awake overnight supervision from 8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.– 8:00 a.m., remaining on-site and available to respond to emergencies during designated sleep hours (1:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m.).
• Build trusting, supportive relationships while consistently enforcing program expectations, boundaries, and safety guidelines.
• Monitor daily routines, including curfew, bedtime, wake-up, chores, personal hygiene, and visitor activity to maintain a safe, structured living environment.
• Support youth in meeting their basic needs, including access to food, clothing, hygiene products, bedding, transportation, and other essential resources.
• Teach and reinforce independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, meal planning, laundry, job searching, transportation, healthy relationships, communication, problem-solving, and self-care.
• Connect youth with community resources and assist with referrals when appropriate.

**Ensure Safety & Respond to Needs**

• Conduct emergency bed intakes, urinalysis testing, and room searches as appropriate to maintain a safe, substance-free environment.
• Respond to medical needs, administer medications as authorized, and notify on-call staff of emergencies or significant incidents.
• Remain prepared to respond promptly to emergencies throughout the overnight shift.

**Maintain the Program Environment**

• Keep the facility clean, safe, and welcoming by completing housekeeping tasks, preparing vacant units for new residents, performing laundry, and conducting routine safety inspections.
• Identify maintenance concerns, report repair needs, and assist with inventory of household, food, and personal care supplies.

**Documentation & Communication**

• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including shift logs, incident reports, medication records, and required program paperwork.
• Assist youth with completing required assessments, applications, and other program documentation.
• Provide phone and front desk support during non-office hours and ensure the program phone remains accessible throughout the overnight shift.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and required training to support effective communication and high-quality services.

*This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.*

**Who You Are...**

You're calm under pressure, **compassionate by nature**, and believe every young person deserves a safe place to land. You know that the **overnight hours can be some of the most important**, providing stability, consistency, and reassurance when it's needed most. You're dependable, observant, and **ready to step in** with encouragement, guidance, or support whenever the moment calls for it.

**What We Provide...**

We invest in people—because when you thrive, so do the communities we serve. At **YSS**, you’ll find meaningful work, strong support, and benefits designed for real life.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Personal Wellness Programs
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Retirement Savings Opportunities
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development

## What We're Looking For...

We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this, we ask our staff to embrace **YSS** core values - **Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity,** and a **“Can Do” Spirit**.

**Required Qualifications -** **MUST HAVES:**

• High School Diploma/equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in the human services field is required.
• You’ll be driving a YSS vehicle, so we need you to:
• Be at least 21
• Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Carry insurance that meets YSS standards

**Preferred Qualifications - SHOULD HAVES:**

• Strong active listening skills with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Sound judgment and critical thinking skills to assess situations and make thoughtful decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport and share information effectively.
• Ability to collaborate with teammates, community partners, and youth to achieve positive outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and use resources effectively.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and work independently.

**The IDEAL Candidate**

• Is dependable, self-motivated, and great at taking initiative
• Is rooted in purpose and driven by equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
• Brings humility, respect, and cultural awareness to every interaction.
• Speaks a second language (especially one spoken in our communities).

**We Celebrate Your Story...**

Have you **navigated recovery** from addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, or housing instability? Your lived experience offers a unique, compassionate perspective that can **inspire real change**. By sharing your story and serving as a role model or mentor, you can **make a meaningful impact** in the lives of youth and families. **Your journey matters**. If you’re ready to use it to **uplift and empower others**, we warmly encourage you to apply.

**Who We Are...**

We’re **YSS**—one of Iowa’s largest and longest-standing nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission is simple but powerful: spark hope, create opportunity, and help young people thrive.

• From life-changing programs to a new 50-acre recovery campus, we’re expanding fast and thinking big. Learn more at [<yss.org>](https://yss.org/).
• We value the unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences each team member brings. As an **Equal Opportunity Employer**, we’re committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone can grow and succeed.
• **YSS** is a nicotine-free workplace.

**Stay Connected...**

We communicate with applicants via **email** - straight from our Paycom system address: **[email hidden]**. Please check your inbox regularly (and your spam/junk folder just in case). If the message does end up in spam/junk, make sure to add **[email hidden]** to your list of safe senders. We may also send you **texts** if you give us that permission when you apply. Questions? Reach us anytime at [[email hidden]](http://[email hidden])

**Our Hiring Process - Here’s What to Expect...**

• **Apply** – Submit your application at <yss.org/ysscareers>
• **Assessment** – We review your skills and experience
• **Interview** – Phone, video, or in-person conversation
• **References** – We’ll connect with 3+ professional references
• **Screening** – Background check, driving record check, and license verification if required
• **Offer** – If it’s a match, you’ll receive a formal offer through Paycom