“Nothing about us, without us.”
YSS is looking for an
AMP Council Facilitator who's equal parts mentor, advocate, organizer, and champion.
The Achieving Maximum Potential (AMP) program is Iowa’s statewide foster care youth council dedicated to empowering youth ages 13 to 22 who have experienced foster care or out-of-home placements. AMP is youth-led and focuses on developing leadership skills, life skills, and community engagement. Through monthly council meetings, service projects, and advocacy opportunities, AMP members gain the tools and support they need to successfully transition to adulthood.
So yeah, AMP’s pretty awesome. It gives foster care youth a voice, the tools to build their future, and a community that says, “We’ve got your back.”
Being an AMP Council Facilitator means being part of a supportive community that fosters growth, connection, and positive change. You'll empower youth by leading council meetings, fostering leadership skills, connecting them with community resources, and advocating on their behalf—helping them prepare for a successful future beyond the foster care system. As an AMP Council Facilitator, you will:
- Teach skills and create opportunities for youth to build leadership abilities, engage in their communities, and invest in local initiatives.
- Connect AMP Youth Council participants with service-learning and volunteer opportunities that benefit the community, other foster youth, and local non-profits.
- Develop positive, supportive relationships with youth, offering guidance as they prepare to transition successfully into life beyond the foster care system.
- Plan and facilitate two AMP Foster Care Youth Council meetings each month to meet project objectives.
- Provide information, resources, and skill-building activities during meetings to address youth needs in education, career planning, and accessing community resources.
- Represent and advocate on behalf of AMP youth and Foster Care Youth Councils at public speaking engagements.
- Build and maintain strong communication with DHS social workers, foster parents, and community leaders to expand and strengthen the local Foster Care Youth Council.
- Maintain accurate records and reports, including attendance, speaking engagements, appearances, and data collection.
- Manage and update the Local Council’s section of the Partnership for Iowa Foster Care Youth Council website and Facebook page.
This description is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.
We celebrate the strength in your story.
Have you walked the path of recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, or housing instability? Are you driven to transform your experience into a source of strength and hope for others? If so, YSS wants to hear from you.
We believe your lived experience brings a compassionate and redemptive perspective that can inspire real change. By sharing your story and offering guidance as a role model and mentor, you have the power to make a meaningful impact at YSS.
Your journey matters. If you’re ready to use it to uplift and empower others, we welcome your application. For those in recovery, we typically ask for two years of sobriety to ensure stability and leadership readiness, though we may consider candidates with one year on a case-by-case basis.
What you can expect in return...
We believe in your potential, we meet you where you are, and we invest in your future. In addition to a welcoming workplace, collaborative and supportive colleagues, and mission-driven work that creates hope and opportunity by putting kids first, YSS offers the following benefits for this position:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee recognition program
- Personal wellness programs
- Pet insurance discounts
- PSLF Program qualification
- Retirement offerings
- Training opportunities
This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to be the spark in someone’s story. If you’re ready to inspire, connect, and lead with purpose, apply today and become part of something meaningful at YSS.
