Recovery Specialist

YSS is seeking motivated part-timeRecovery Specialists. 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!

Due to continued growth and expansion of our services we are adding new positions to our team. These roles are not replacements they reflect our commitment to reaching more individuals and increasing our impact in the community.

As a Recovery Specialist you will supervise and care for recovering youth on a rotating on-duty off-duty basis; while providing an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. You will facilitate skill-building groups support clients in completing treatment goals assist with daily living routines and the general management of the house so that each resident can grow and develop as an individual to their fullest capacity. The position is one of supervision engagement through skill-building sessions and maintenance rather than therapy. Responsibilities include:

• Relating to residents in a caring supportive and therapeutic manner dealing respectively with their thoughts feelings and choices.
• Providing the necessary amount of structure to facilitate growth and productive functioning of the facility.
• Providing for the daily maintenance of the house and assures that safe living conditions are provided in compliance with fire safety and health regulations.
• Supervising volunteers and substitute staff while on duty.
• Overseeing nightly schedule for residents including rooms in order and lights out and maintain building security. Inspect the house to see that it is clean and orderly.
• Transporting residents to meetings work doctors appointments recreational activities etc.

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.

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At YSS youll be part of a team thats passionate about creating hope and opportunity. Working here means engaging in meaningful work that makes a real difference in the lives of youth and their families. Youll thrive in a supportive fun and safe environment surrounded by colleagues who share your commitment to positive change. If youre looking for a rewarding career with purpose YSS is the place to be. Part-time benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition program
• Training opportunities
• Personal wellness programs

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 Integrityand aCan Do Spirit.

MUST HAVES- Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent
• One year of human service-related experience
• Flexibility to serve on the on-call rotation and cover shifts as needed.
• Recovering applicants must have a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety to be considered for this position.
• 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 drivers license
  • have a clean driving record and
  • have adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.

SHOULD HAVES- Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in social work education or a related field
• Clientfocused and able to collaborate communicate and coordinate with others.
• Is an active patient listener.
• Usescritical thinking skills to problems solve.
• Ability to manage resources effectively.

TheIDEALcandidate:

• Is passionate about helping others andexcited 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.
• Has personal knowledge and understanding gained through lived experience and the ability to draw on that experience to support others on the journey to stability recovery and healing.

About YSS...

One of Iowas oldest and largest youth-serving 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 50-acre recovery campus opening in 2024 YSS is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our communities. For more about YSS visithttps:// 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 nicotine-free workplace.

Communication with applicants is done primarily via email from our Paycom system. Please check your messages regularly including your spam/junk folder.

YSSs Hiring Process

1. Application- Complete an online application athttps:// Assessment Applications are reviewed for qualifications and completeness.

3. Interview Initial phone interviews or direct in-person/virtual interviews.

4. References Submit names titles emails and phone numbers for three or more references.

5. Pre-employment Screening Applicants must submit background check waiver forms when they apply.

• YSS conducts a Single Contact Repository (SING) background check on final reviews Iowa Criminal History the Sex Offender Registry and the Abuse Registry for Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse
• YSS requires a clean driving record for roles transporting clients. Verification is donein the issue stateof the individuals current license.
• Ifapplicable Professional License information is verified through the issuing agency.

6. Offer Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.

7. New Hire Meeting- The offer email provides details. You must have this meetingbeforeyou can begin work.

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