Youth Employment Recovery Coordinator (54314)

Ames, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

YSS is looking for a Youth Employment Recovery Coordinator who can juggle program development community partnerships and youth supportwithout dropping the mission. This role blends leadership creativity and hands-on work to help youth gain the skills and opportunities they need to succeed.

This role is based at YSS Headquarters in Ames but youll regularly hit the road to our Ember Recovery Campusto work directly with our incredible participants and make a real impact.

The Coordinator plays a key role in launching strengthening and sustaining innovative prevention and youth employment programs across the service area. This position provides leadership and support to prevention staff while partnering closely with Ember staff and local community coalitions to develop promote and maintain high-quality programming.

These specialized prevention programs center youth as active partnersconnecting them with community agencies local businesses schools and government throughout the service area. The Coordinator supports the development and promotion of assigned prevention and youth employment efforts within designated counties ensuring youth and community members are engaged and supported. Key responsibilities include:

Recruit educate and support local businesses and agencies in employing youth
Deliver group-based youth employment curriculum and provide one-on-one career and job readiness support
Provide case management and support youth with goal setting and job placement
Coordinate and implement youth employment and prevention programs in alignment with grant goals and agency plans
Supervise and support Prevention Specialists as assigned
Assist Prevention Staff with organizing coordinating and reporting youth employment activities
Support youth leadership and engagement including public speaking recognition and board participation
Assist with prevention events and specialized prevention education in schools and at the Ember Recovery Campus
Collect data maintain records and complete required reporting
Participate in community coalitions and partner meetings as assigned

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

What We Provide...

We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your future. Beyond the meaningful work YSS provides the following benefits:

Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture.
Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment.
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits.
- Health insurance
- Voluntary dental insurance
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Supplemental accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Flexible spending account/health savings account
- Supplemental compensation award
Generous Paid Time off and Leave
- Four weeks of paid time off (PTO)
- Volunteer time off
- Paid holiday leave
- Birthday holiday
Wellness Program Opportunities
- Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees
- Flu shots
- Mental health support
YSS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.
403(b) retirement offerings

Qualifications

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 - to qualify you need:

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of two(2) years of experience in prevention career services or related field.
This role involves travel including transporting clients. To meet YSS insurance requirements you must:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Hold a valid state-issued drivers license
- Maintain a clean driving record
- Carry insurance that meets YSS coverage standards

SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in social work education youth development or related field
Experience working with youth in employment prevention or community programs
Program coordination staff supervision or partnership management experience
Strong communication and coaching skillsgroup facilitation and one-on-one mentoring
Case management goal-setting and youth engagement expertise
Highly organized adaptable and able to manage multiple projects
Committed empathetic energetic and solution-oriented with a sense of humor

The IDEAL candidate will:

Be rooted in purpose and driven by equity inclusion and positive social impact.
Bring humility respect and cultural awareness to every interaction.
Speaks a languagein addition to English (especially one spoken in our communities).

Who You Are...

Youre a connector motivator and steady presence for youth believing theyre leaders and contributors right nownot someday. You thrive on building programs forming community partnerships and creating opportunities that work in the real world.

Youre comfortable leading groups coaching one-on-one and collaborating with partners or coworkers. Organized but flexible creative but grounded you balance big-picture thinking with the day-to-day details that keep programs running smoothly.

Driven by purpose you see challenges as opportunities value relationships and amplify youth voice at every turn. You bring empathy accountability and a sense of humor to your work celebrating every skill gained goal met and young person empowered.

We celebrate the strength in your story.

Have you navigated recovery from addiction mental health challenges trauma or housing instabilityYour 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 youre ready to use it to uplift and empower others we warmly encourage you to apply.

Who We Are...

Were YSS - one of Iowas oldest & largest nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission To spark hope create opportunities and help young people thrive. With life-changing programs an enthusiastic leadership team and our brand-new 50-acre recovery campus were growing fast and thinking big. Check us out at !

At YSS we celebrate the unique backgrounds identities and experiences that each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer were dedicated to creating a respectful inclusive and empowering environment where everyone can grow and succeed. And were always working to do better together.

YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.

Heads Up! Dont Miss Our Messages! - We communicate with applicants via email - straight from our Paycom system. So be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and your spam/junk folder too). Got questions Email - were happy to help!

The YSS Hiring Process

Apply - Fill out the online app at - Well check out your skills and experience.
Interview - Phone video or in-person - well chat and get to know you.
References - Send us three people who can sing your praises.
Screening - Background and driving checks (plus license verification if needed).
Offer - If its a match youll get a formal offer through Paycom.

Required Experience:

DescriptionYSS is looking for a Youth Employment Recovery Coordinator who can juggle program development community partnerships and youth supportwithout dropping the mission. This role blends leadership creativity and hands-on work to help youth gain the skills and opportunities they need to succeed...