Recovery Specialist, PM Shift Lead

Job Details

Job Location

Cambridge, IA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$17.28 - $25.92 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Minimal

Job Shift

Evening

Job Category

Direct Care - Residential Addiction Treatment

We are YSS!

YSS is looking for a compassionate and dedicated PM Shift Lead for our Ember Recovery Campus. This leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth through structure, support, and therapeutic care. This is a PM position, which means an evening schedule of 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Responsibilities include:

Build supportive, therapeutic relationships with youth clients
Maintain structure, uphold rules, and ensure consistent consequences
Collaborate with clinical and leadership teams to meet client needs
Oversee evening operations and documentation
Supervise and provide feedback to Recovery Specialists
Partner with leadership on performance evaluations and staff development
Communicate with families and case workers as needed
Participate in on-call rotation and maintain required training.

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

What you can expect in return.

We believe in your potential, we meet you where you are, and we invest in your future. Beyond meaningful, mission-driven work, YSS provides the following benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Accrued PTO, plus paid time off for holidays, your birthday, and volunteering
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance discounts
PSLF Program qualification
Recognition, training, and wellness programs
Retirement saving options

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.

What we ask...

To create a world where youth are valued and empowered, we ask staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a ”Can Do” Spirit. We also ask for the following:

MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
One year of related experience
This role involves travel, including transporting clients. To meet YSS insurance requirements, you must:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Hold a valid state-issued driver’s license
- Maintain a clean driving record
- Carry insurance that meets YSS coverage standards

SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrates integrity and adheres to ethical standards in all interactions and decision-making.
Maintains reliability and accountability, consistently meeting deadlines and fulfilling responsibilities.
Collaborates effectively with colleagues, contributing positively to a supportive and team-oriented environment.

The IDEAL Candidate Will:

Be mission-driven, with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
Approach their work with humility, respect, and sensitivity to diverse identities and lived experiences.
Speak a second language (especially one spoken in our communities).

We celebrate the strength in your story.

Have you navigated recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, or housing instability? Your 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 you’re ready to use it to uplift and empower others, we warmly encourage you to apply.

For those in recovery, we typically ask for two years of sobriety to ensure stability and readiness for leadership, though candidates with one year may be considered case by case.

Who we are (and why you’ll love us)...

We’re YSS – one of Iowa’s oldest & largest nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission? To spark hope, create opportunities, and help young people thrive. With life-changing programs, a passionate leadership team, and our brand-new 50-acre recovery campus, we’re growing fast and thinking big. Check us out at yss.org!

At YSS, we celebrate the unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences that each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, inclusive, and empowering environment where everyone can grow and succeed. And we’re always working to do better, together.

YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.

Heads Up! Don’t Miss Our Messages! - We communicate with applicants via email – straight from our Paycom system. So be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and maybe your spam/junk folder too). Got questions? Email yss@yss.org - we’re happy to help!

The YSS Hiring Process

Apply – Fill out the online app at yss.org/ysscareers.
Assessment – We’ll check out your skills and experience.
Interview – Phone, video, or in-person – we’ll chat and get to know you.
References – Send us three+ people who can sing your praises.
Screening – Background and driving checks (plus license verification if needed).
Offer – If it’s a match, you’ll get a formal offer through Paycom.

* Applicable Degrees: Addiction Counseling, Addiction Studies, Adolescent Psychology, Behavioral Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Child Psychology, Clinical Mental Health, Corrections, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Family Science, Family Studies, Family Therapy, Human Services, Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Nursing, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Rehabilitation Services, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Youth Development, Youth Services

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