Recovery Coach (56512)

YSS is seeking a compassionate encouraging Recovery Coach who knows that recovery is more than completing treatmentits about building a life worth staying in recovery for. Using their own lived experience the Recovery Coach brings hope understanding and a perspective that can make a real difference for youth navigating addiction and/or mental health challenges.

Youll build meaningful relationships with youth during treatment and continue walking alongside them after discharge helping them develop recovery skills overcome challenges find their people and connect with communities that support their goals. Through one-on-one coaching recovery groups community engagement and ongoing support youll help young people turn recovery into something lastingand discover whats possible on the other side of treatment.

This is an onsite position with occasional travel .The schedule for this position is generally weekdays with the potential for some evenings and weekends.

What Youll Do...

• Build genuine supportive relationships with youth and walk alongside them in recovery.
• Help participants identify their strengths goals challenges and the tools they need for lasting recovery.
• Share your own recovery experience to offer hope encouragement and a real-world perspective.
• Connect youth with recovery communities peer supports mentors meetings sober activities and other community resources.
• Provide continued coaching and support after discharge helping participants stay connected and on track.
• Help youth navigate challenges and moments of crisis without losing sight of their goals.
• Lead recovery-focused groups and activities that build connection confidence and practical recovery skills.
• Cultivate relationships with community partners to expand recovery opportunities and support.
• Help keep alumni connected to Ember and to a community that understands their journey.
• Partner with residential and clinical teams to support smooth transitions from treatment to life in the community.
• Document services referrals progress and follow-up contacts accurately and on time.
• Maintain healthy peer-support boundaries and uphold agency policies confidentiality and ethical standards.

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

Who You Are...

Youre someone who understands that recovery is a journey not a finish line. You bring your own lived experience a genuine belief in peoples ability to change and the ability to meet young people where they are without judgment. You know how to listen build trust celebrate progress and stick around when things get tough. Most of all youre ready to use what youve learned along your own journey to help young people see that a meaningful life in recovery is possible.

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.

Supportive Culture & Work Environment

• Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture
• Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Supplemental accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Flu shots and mental health support resources

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off (4 weeks PTO)
• Paid holidays including a birthday holiday
• Volunteer time off

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Supplemental compensation award
• 403(b) retirement savings plan

Professional & Career Support

• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer

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 or equivalent.
• Twoyears of full-time experience in human services peer support recovery or a related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Iowa Peer Recovery Specialist Certification.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to complete timely accurate documentation.
• Travel including transporting participants is required. For YSS insurance purposes you must be 21 have a valid state-issued drivers license and maintain a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications- SHOULD HAVES:

• Bachelors degree in human services behavioral health social work or a related field.
• Experience providing peer support facilitating groups or working with youth or young adults.
• Experience connecting individuals with community resources and support systems.
• Experience with crisis response de-escalation or conflict resolution
• Ability to maintain healthy professional boundaries.

TheIDEALCandidate

• Has personal experience with recovery and is comfortable using that experience appropriately to encourage and support others.
• Brings empathy authenticity and a genuine belief in the possibility of recovery.
• 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 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