Recovery Specialist, Overnight (56163)

## The night shift with a brighter purpose.

**YSS** is looking for a compassionate and dependable **Residential Overnight Specialist** to join our Embery Recovery staff in Cambridge. If you're someone who thrives in a calm environment, enjoys supporting youth, and believes consistency can change lives, this could be the perfect fit.

At our residential campus, you'll help create a safe, structured, and supportive overnight environment where youth ages 12–18 can rest, recharge, and continue building healthy habits on their recovery journey. While this isn't a counseling role, your presence, encouragement, and consistency play an important part in each participant's success.

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

• Create a safe, calm, and supportive overnight environment for youth in recovery.
• Build positive relationships while providing structure, encouragement, and accountability.
• Supervise evening, overnight, and early morning routines, ensuring participant safety and well-being.
• Monitor participant behavior, complete regular room checks, and document observations and significant events.
• Respond calmly to crises, provide immediate support, and notify on-call staff when needed.
• Administer medications and ensure participants receive appropriate medical attention when necessary.
• Enforce program expectations with consistency, fairness, and respect.
• Support morning routines, including wake-up, hygiene, chores, breakfast, and preparing participants for the day.
• Transport participants as needed.
• Communicate overnight updates with the treatment team to support continuity of care.

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

**Who You Are...**

You're a **calm, dependable** professional who knows that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. You **stay steady under pressure**, build trust through consistency, and are **committed to creating a safe, supportive environment** where youth can focus on recovery.

**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.

**Supportive Culture & Work Environment**

• Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture
• Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

**Health & Wellness Benefits**

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Flu shots and mental health support resources
• Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames

**Time Off & Work-Life Balance**

• Generous paid time off (4 weeks PTO)
• Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
• Volunteer time off

**Financial & Retirement Benefits**

• Competitive salary
• Supplemental compensation award
• 403(b) retirement savings plan

**Professional & Career Support**

• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer

## 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.
• One (1) year of experience in the care and management of groups of adolescents.
• Flexibility to serve on the on-call rotation and cover shifts.
• Travel, including transporting clients, is required for this position. For YSS insurance purposes, you must:
• be 21 years of age,
• have a valid, state-issued, driver’s license,
• have a clean driving record, and
• have adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.

**Preferred Qualifications - SHOULD HAVES:**

• Client focused and able to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate with others.
• Is an active, patient, listener.
• Uses critical thinking skills to problems solve.
• Ability to manage resources effectively.

**Preferred Qualifications - SHOULD HAVES:**

**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