Youth Recovery Specialist (Mason City, IA)
We are YSS:
YSS's Residential Addiction Treatment provides a successful, individualized, and evidence-based recovery program for youth (ages 12-18) in a safe, homelike atmosphere. We understand substance abuse affects more than just the addict; our comprehensive approach incorporates support for the youth’s family and others in their support network.
The role:
As a Youth 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.
The Youth Recovery Specialist may have a “floating” schedule or a “regular” schedule. A “floating” Youth Recovery Specialist may be scheduled at either facility on an as-needed basis and hours may change or be added with little warning. A “regular” Youth Recovery Specialist will have a regular schedule at one of our facilities. This schedule may change as staff changes and as on-call needs dictate.
What you will need:
- A high school diploma/equivalent and one year of human service-related experience is required.
- Flexibility to serve on the on-call rotation and cover shifts, as needed.
- Must have a valid driver's license and adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.
- Must be at least 21 years old to meet insurance requirements to drive agency vehicles.
- Recovering applicants must have a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety to be considered for this position.
What you will do:
- Relates to residents in a caring, supportive, and therapeutic manner dealing respectively with their thoughts, feelings and choices.
- Provides the necessary amount of structure to facilitate the growth and productive functioning of the facility.
- Provides for the daily maintenance of the house and assures that safe living conditions are provided in compliance with fire, safety, and health regulations.
- Supervises volunteers and substitute staff while on duty.
- Oversee 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.
- Transport residents to meetings, work, doctor’s appointments, recreational activities, etc.
- Be on a rotating "on-call" for runaway reports and crises.
- Other duties as needed.
What we offer:
- Fun team environment
- Mission-driven work
- Wellness program offerings
- Discounts on pet insurance
- Flexible shift and hours
- Training and development opportunities
- Development of employment skills that you can take with you anywhere: teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, communication, leadership, creativity
Full-Time Employee Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Retirement
- Birthday as a paid day off
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Years of service recognition
- YSS is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program