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 - Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field.
- Two (2) years of directly related experience
- Individuals in recovery should have at least two years of current, continuous sobriety before applying for this position.
- Travel, including transporting clients, is required for this position. For YSS insurance purposes, you must:
- be 21 years of age,
- have a valid, state-issued, driver’s license,
- have a clean driving record, and
- have adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.
SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications
- Able to think and act quickly to resolve complex problems using creative/critical thinking, resourcefulness, and tact.
- Able to access, manage, maintain, and release confidential information and materials with care and discretion and according to applicable policies and laws.
- Collaborative and able to establish/maintain positive and effective working relationships with others, regardless of backgrounds, identities, and goals.
- Able to manage resources, your own time, and the time of others effectively.
The IDEAL Candidate:
- Is compassionate, empathetic, patient, calm under pressure, and able to deal with challenging situations with a good attitude.
- Has lived experience and a willingness/ability to draw on that experience to support others on their journey to stability, recovery, and healing.
- Speaks a language(s) in addition to English.
About YSS
One of Iowa's oldest and largest, youth-serving, nonprofit organizations, YSS's mission is to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first. We offer education, counseling, and stability to help youth succeed. With a diverse leadership team and a new 50-acre recovery campus opening in 2024, YSS is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our communities. For more about YSS, visit https://www.yss.org/.
YSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that our strength lies in the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunities to succeed. Our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are central to our mission, and we are dedicated to continuous improvement in these areas.
YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.
The YSS Hiring Process
Communication with applicants is done primarily via email from our Paycom system. Please check your messages regularly. If you don't see messages in your inbox, please check your spam/junk folder. If you have questions about your application, please email
recruitment@yss.org.
- Application - Complete an online application at https://www.yss.org/ysscareers/.
- Assessment – Applications are reviewed for qualifications.
- Interview – Initial phone interviews or direct in-person/virtual interviews..
- References – Submit name, title, email, and phone number for three or more references.
- Pre-employment Screening – YSS conducts criminal background checks and motor vehicle checks. If applicable, professional licensure is also verified.
- Offer – Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.
- New Hire Meeting - You must schedule and attend this meeting before you can begin working or getting paid.
