Recovery Specialist, Overnight Float PT (56351)

YSSis seeking energetic night owls to join our team as Part-Time Residential Overnight Float!

As a Float youll provide essential overnight support across YSSs Child Welfare Emergency Services (CWES) shelters and Residential Addiction Treatment programs. Youll move between facilities throughout the evening overnight and morning hours helping maintain safe and secure environments supporting overnight staff and assisting with the supervision and care of youth and residential clients.

Youll work alongside a supportive team to create a safe structured and respectful environment where young people can feel supported and build confidence. Youll help with daily routines build meaningful connections assist during challenging moments and provide an extra set of hands wherever theyre needed most. This is an active independent roleyoull be moving between facilities completing security and safety checks communicating with overnight staff and responding to needs as they arise.

Because youre an overnight Float you must remain awake alert and engaged for your entire shift.

What Youll Do...

Keep our facilities safe and secure

• Float between Crisis Stabilization and Residential Treatment facilities completing scheduled security and safety checks.
• Walk between facilities every 1520 minutes to check in with staff and ensure each location is secure. This may include working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Complete interior and exterior facility checks including verifying doors and windows are secured.
• Time-stamp each facility visit and document required checks.
• Identify and report safety concerns security risks maintenance needs or other issues.
• Complete routine vehicle checks and ensure vehicles are fueled or service needs are reported.

Support residents and overnight staff

• Assist Overnight Specialists with supervision and care of residents during late-night and early-morning hours.
• Interact with residents in a caring supportive and respectful manner.
• Assist with bed checks morning routines wake-up breakfast showers and other scheduled activities.
• Help enforce program expectations consistently fairly and appropriately.
• Assist with crisis intervention and immediately alert on-call staff to medical behavioral health or other emergencies.
• Report unauthorized absences or other significant incidents according to program procedures.
• Communicate with overnight staff at each facility regarding resident needs safety concerns and tasks requiring attention.

Help keep our programs running smoothly

• Complete routine overnight housekeeping and laundry including linens towels and kitchen items.
• Maintain clean and safe common areas and assist with other basic household tasks as needed.
• Complete required documentation checklists and time-clock records.
• Participate in supervision staff meetings trainings and other required activities.

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

This isnt a traditional overnight position. Youll be moving checking supporting and responding throughout the night. Your presence helps ensure our facilities are secure our overnight teams have backup and our residents have a safe and supportive environment around the clock.

Who You Are...

You stay calm under pressure lead with empathy and know how to set clear consistent boundaries. You connect easily with youth think on your feet and handle challenges with confidence and sound judgment. Youre reliable team-oriented and driven to do work that makes a real impact.

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 leadership team and mission-driven culture
• Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• Flu shots and mental health support resources
• Supplemental compensation award
• 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/equivalent
• At least one year of related work or life experience
• Ability to remain awake alert and attentive throughout the entire overnight shift.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with overnight staff and supervisors.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to behavioral medical or safety concerns.
• Ability to build positive respectful relationships with youth and residential clients.
• Ability to follow program policies safety procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to walk between facilities regularly and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to complete required documentation accurately and on time.

Preferred Qualifications- SHOULD HAVES:

• A Bachelors degree in a human services or related field is preferred.
• Experience working with youth families or individuals in residential shelter behavioral health addiction treatment or human services settings.
• Experience with crisis intervention de-escalation or trauma-informed care.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it..

THE IDEALCANDIDATE

• 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