North Iowa CWES Shift Leader
North Iowa CWES Shift Leader
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05-04-2025
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YSS of North Iowa Mason City IA
Full Time
4 Year Degree
$18.00 $25.92 Hourly
Up to 25
Day
Direct Care Emergency Services/Shelter
We are YSS!
YSS is seeking an enthusiastic caring fun compassionate Child Welfare Emergency Services (CWES) Shift Leader!
The CWES Shift Leader (Shift Leader) is responsible for leading the Emergency Services Specialists and directing the activities during each shift. The Shift Leader provides supervision and care for clients while maintaining an atmosphere of safety and respect. The Shift Leader provides a structured daily living routine ensure clients basic needs are being met and serving as the primary staff for assigned clients and liaison for parents/guardians. Shift Leaders are responsible for completing client intakes and incident reports and for training other direct care staff in the completion of these duties. They are also responsible for facilitating group sessions and recreation. Shift Leaders will ensure all daily documentation (intakes/discharges all client logs incident reports drills etc. is completed prior to the end of each worked shift. Responsibilities include:
- Leading staff members (PT and FT ESSs) in difficult decision making processes including but not limited to: client escalations law enforcement accessing offsite activity client participation client consequences etc.
- Leading shift planning for each shift including delegating client supervision duties group facilitation med dosing and counting etc.
- Mentoring and training new employees on shift.
- Serving as the liaison for between floor staff and on call staff during crises or emergencies.
- Providing direct supervision of the clients ensuring their presence and safety; responsible for knowing whereabouts and activities of clients at all times when supervising.
- Providing crisis interventions as needed.
- Documenting client behavior and other relevant/required information for each shift in daily Client Logs.
- Providing/obtaining immediate medical care when emergencies occur.
- Receiving calls for referral and placement
- Maintaining working knowledge of applicable Community Resources
Please note that this description is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities required for this position. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.
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 followingbenefits for this position:
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- Supplemental accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
- Accrued PTO plus paid time off for holidays your birthday and volunteering
- 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. Additionally we ask for the following:
MUST HAVES Required Qualifications
- A bachelors degree in human services or similar field
- One year of related experience.
- 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
- Experience directing/monitoring the work of others.
- Professional or personal experience with shelter facilities.
- Understandsthe needs of young people experiencing housing instability or crisis.
- Ability to communicate verbally and nonverbally with excellent observational listening speaking and writing skills.
- Ability to collaborate and able to work effectively with others regardless of backgrounds identities and status.
The IDEAL Candidate:
- Speaks a language other than 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 new 50acre recovery campus opening in 2024 YSS is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our communities. For more about YSS visit to Know
YSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace. We believe that our strength lies in the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunities to succeed. Our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are central to our mission and we are dedicated to continuous improvement in these areas.
YSS is a nicotinefree workplace.
Communication with applicants is done primarily via email from our Paycom system. Please check your messages regularly. If you dont see messages in your inbox please check your spam/junk folder. If you have questions about your application please email .
- Application Complete an online application at Applications are reviewed for qualifications.
- Interview Initial phone interviews or direct inperson/virtual interviews..
- References Submit name title email and phone number for three or more references.
- Preemployment Screening YSS conducts criminal background checks and motor vehicle checks. If applicable professional licensure is also verified.
- Offer Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.
- New Hire Meeting You must scheduleand attend this meeting before you can begin working or getting paid.
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