IHYC Overnight Youth Specialist- PT (55969)

Come join YSS as an Youth Specialist - PT! Youll help create a safe supportive and stable environment where young people can rest grow and build independence. During your awake shifts (8:00 p.m.1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.) youll provide supervision guidance and crisis support while ensuring each youths basic needs are met. Between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. youll remain on-site in a sleep period available to respond to emergencies as needed.

This position has a unique schedule: Wednesday overnight shift 8:00 pm - 8:00 am and Friday day shift 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.

Through compassion consistency and encouragement youll help youth feel respected supported and empowered as they work toward a brighter future.

What Youll Do...

Support & Supervise Youth

• Provide awake overnight supervision from 8:00 p.m.1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. remaining on-site and available to respond to emergencies during designated sleep hours (1:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m.).
• Build trusting supportive relationships while consistently enforcing program expectations boundaries and safety guidelines.
• Monitor daily routines including curfew bedtime wake-up chores personal hygiene and visitor activity to maintain a safe structured living environment.
• Support youth in meeting their basic needs including access to food clothing hygiene products bedding transportation and other essential resources.
• Teach and reinforce independent living skills such as budgeting cooking meal planning laundry job searching transportation healthy relationships communication problem-solving and self-care.
• Connect youth with community resources and assist with referrals when appropriate.

Ensure Safety & Respond to Needs

• Conduct emergency bed intakes urinalysis testing and room searches as appropriate to maintain a safe substance-free environment.
• Respond to medical needs administer medications as authorized and notify on-call staff of emergencies or significant incidents.
• Remain prepared to respond promptly to emergencies throughout the overnight shift.

Maintain the Program Environment

• Keep the facility clean safe and welcoming by completing housekeeping tasks preparing vacant units for new residents performing laundry and conducting routine safety inspections.
• Identify maintenance concerns report repair needs and assist with inventory of household food and personal care supplies.

Documentation & Communication

• Complete accurate and timely documentation including shift logs incident reports medication records and required program paperwork.
• Assist youth with completing required assessments applications and other program documentation.
• Provide phone and front desk support during non-office hours and ensure the program phone remains accessible throughout the overnight shift.
• Participate in team meetings supervision and required training to support effective communication and high-quality services.

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

Who You Are...

Youre calm under pressure compassionate by nature and believe every young person deserves a safe place to land. You know that the overnight hours can be some of the most important providing stability consistency and reassurance when its needed most. Youre dependable observant and ready to step in with encouragement guidance or support whenever the moment calls for it.

What We Provide...

We invest in peoplebecause when you thrive so do the communities we serve. At YSS youll find meaningful work strong support and benefits designed for real life.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Personal Wellness Programs
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Retirement Savings Opportunities
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development

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.
• At least one year of experience in the human services field is required.
• Youll be driving a YSS vehicle so we need you to:
  • Be at least 21
  • Have a valid drivers license anda clean driving record
  • Carry insurance that meets YSS standards

Preferred Qualifications- SHOULD HAVES:

• Strong active listening skills with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Sound judgment and critical thinking skills to assess situations and make thoughtful decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport and share information effectively.
• Ability to collaborate with teammates community partners and youth to achieve positive outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and use resources effectively.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and work independently.

TheIDEALCandidate

• Is dependable self-motivated and great at taking initiative
• Is rooted in purpose and driven by equity inclusion and positive social impact.
• Brings humility respect and cultural awareness to every interaction.
• Speaks a second language (especially one spoken in our communities).

We Celebrate 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 YSSone of Iowas 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 were expanding fast and thinking big. Learn more at .
• We value the unique backgrounds identities and experiences each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer were 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 viaemail- straight from our Paycom system address: .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 to your list of safe may also send you texts if you give us that permission when you apply. Questions Reach us anytime at

Our Hiring Process - Heres What to Expect...

• Apply Submit your application at We review your skills and experience
• Interview Phone video or in-person conversation
• References Well connect with 3 professional references
• Screening Background check driving record check and license verification if required
• Offer If its a match youll receive a formal offer through Paycom