Salary Range $18.00 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Overnight

Education Level High School/GED

Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Category Direct Care – Residential Addiction Treatment

The night shift with a brighter purpose.

YSS is looking for a compassionate and dependable Residential Overnight Specialist to join our Embery Recovery staff in Cambridge. If you’re someone who thrives in a calm environment, enjoys supporting youth, and believes consistency can change lives, this could be the perfect fit.

At our residential campus, you’ll help create a safe, structured, and supportive overnight environment where youth ages 12-18 can rest, recharge, and continue building healthy habits on their recovery journey. While this isn’t a counseling role, your presence, encouragement, and consistency play an important part in each participant’s success.

What You’ll Do…

+ Create a safe, calm, and supportive overnight environment for youth in recovery.

+ Build positive relationships while providing structure, encouragement, and accountability.

+ Supervise evening, overnight, and early morning routines, ensuring participant safety and well-being.

+ Monitor participant behavior, complete regular room checks, and document observations and significant events.

+ Respond calmly to crises, provide immediate support, and notify on-call staff when needed.

+ Administer medications and ensure participants receive appropriate medical attention when necessary.

+ Enforce program expectations with consistency, fairness, and respect.

+ Support morning routines, including wake-up, hygiene, chores, breakfast, and preparing participants for the day.

+ Transport participants as needed.

+ Communicate overnight updates with the treatment team to support continuity of care.

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

Who You Are…

You’re a calm, dependable professional who knows that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. You stay steady under pressure , build trust through consistency, and are committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where youth can focus on recovery.

What We Provide…

We invest in people-because when you thrive, so do the communities we serve. At YSS , you’ll find meaningful work, strong support, and benefits designed for real life.

Supportive Culture & Work Environment

+ Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture

+ Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Health & Wellness Benefits

+ Comprehensive health insurance

+ Voluntary dental and vision insurance

+ Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

+ Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance

+ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) options

+ Flu shots and mental health support resources

+ Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

+ Generous paid time off (4 weeks PTO)

+ Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday

+ Volunteer time off

Financial & Retirement Benefits

+ Competitive salary

+ Supplemental compensation award

+ 403(b) retirement savings plan

Professional & Career Support

+ Professional liability insurance coverage

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer

What We’re Looking For…

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.

+ One (1) year of experience in the care and management of groups of adolescents.

+ Flexibility to serve on the on-call rotation and cover shifts.

+ 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.

Preferred Qualifications – SHOULD HAVES:

+ Client focused and able to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate with others.

+ Is an active, patient, listener.

+ Uses critical thinking skills to problems solve.

+ Ability to manage resources effectively.

Preferred Qualifications – SHOULD HAVES:

We Celebrate 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.

Who We Are…

We’re YSS -one of Iowa’s 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, we’re expanding fast and thinking big. Learn more at yss.org.

+ We value the unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer , we’re 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 via email – straight from our Paycom system address: systemmessage@paycomonline.com . 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 systemmessage@paycomonline.com to your list of safe senders. We may also send you texts if you give us that permission when you apply. Questions? Reach us anytime at yss@yss.org

Our Hiring Process – Here’s What to Expect…

+ Apply – Submit your application at yss.org/ysscareers

+ Assessment – We review your skills and experience

+ Interview – Phone, video, or in-person conversation

+ References – We’ll connect with 3+ professional references

+ Screening – Background check, driving record check, and license verification if required

+ Offer – If it’s a match, you’ll receive a formal offer through Paycom