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Job Location drjobs

Cambridge, MA - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 14 - 21

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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Job Details

Ember Campus Cambridge IA
Part Time
$14.40 $21.60 Hourly
Up to 25
Overnight
Direct Care Residential Addiction Treatment

We are YSS!

YSS is seeking a motivated PartTime Residential Overnight Specialist to join our Residential Addiction staff. If you are ready to help build coping skills educate on substance abuse and motivate youth to be successful in their journey toward sobriety come work with us!

YSS Residential Addiction Treatment provides a successful individualized and evidencebased recovery program for youth ages 12 to 18 in a safe homelike atmosphere. As a Residential Overnight Specialist you will supervise and care for residential participants during the overnight and morning hours while providing an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. This position is one of supervision rather than counseling or therapy. Responsibilities include:

  • Supervise participants during the evening night and early morning relating to participants in a caring supportive and therapeutic manner.
  • Take an active interest in the participants and be aware of individuals presenting problems.
  • Enforce program rules and restrictions consistently fairly and firmly.
  • Report any nonauthorized absences during the night in accordance with program policy and procedure.
  • Provide crisis intervention when needed and alert oncall staff of a medical or counseling emergency.
  • Perform bed checks every 15 30 minutes until the participants are asleep and then hourly.
  • Record client behaviors problems observations or events.
  • Make sure that participants receive necessary medical attention dispense medicine and complete any required documentation.
  • Supervise breakfast preparation for participants and oversees morning schedule of participants including wakeup and chores and showers.
  • Transport participants as needed.
  • Give feedback to other team members concerning participants overall nighttime behavior.

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

We value your lived experience.
Do you have personal experience with substance use or addiction with at least two years of current continuous recovery Are you passionate about sharing your story to support others on their journey to stability and healing
If you can you serve as a positive role model for sustained sobriety providing mentorship guidance and hope to residents we strongly encourage you to apply for this position.
What you can expect in return...
We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your future.
In addition to a welcoming workplace collaborative and supportive colleagues and missiondriven work that creates hope and opportunity by putting kids first YSS offers the following benefits for this position:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee recognition program
  • Personal wellness programs
  • Pet insurance discounts
  • PSLF Program qualification
  • Retirement offerings
  • Training opportunities

What we ask...

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.

MUST HAVES Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma/equivalent.
  • One 1 year of experience in the care and management of groups of adolescents.
  • Flexibility to serve on the oncall 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 stateissued drivers license
    • have a clean driving record and
    • have adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.

SHOULD HAVES Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

The IDEAL candidate:

  • Is passionate about helping others and excited to come to work every day.
  • Is compassionate patient and empathetic with the ability to relate to diverse populations.
  • Speaks a language(s) in addition to English.
About YSS...
One of Iowas oldest and largest youthserving nonprofit organizations YSSs mission is to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first. We offer education counseling and stability to help youth succeed. With a diverse leadership team and a newly opened 50acre recovery campus YSS is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our communities. For more about YSS visit
  1. Application Complete an online application at Applications are reviewed for qualifications.
  2. Interview Initial phone interviews or direct inperson/virtual interviews..
  3. References Submit name title email and phone number for three or more references.
  4. Preemployment Screening YSS conducts criminal background checks and motor vehicle checks. If applicable professional licensure is also verified.
  5. Offer Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.
  6. New Hire Meeting You must schedule and attend this meeting before you can begin working or getting paid.

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