Lead Recovery Specialist (55013)

YSS•Cambridge, IA

About The Position

Step up. Lead strong. Make recovery possible. YSS is looking for a compassionate, dependable, motivated, Full-Time, Recovery Specialist Shift Lead to join our Ember Recovery Campus . If you are ready to help build coping skills, educate on substance abuse, and motivate youth to be successful in their journey toward sobriety, come work with us!. This position's primary responsibilities include the supervision and care of the clients as well as providing support during crisis situations. What You'll Do... Relating to clients in a caring, supportive, and therapeutic manner. Providing the necessary amount of structure to facilitate growth. Consistently observing limits and consequences and sees that they are carried out. Enforcing rules and procedures as established in all YSS materials. Ensuring that client’s needs are being met through the proper request process. Maintaining communication with internal and external resources (partnership with clinical and leadership staff). Communicating with client family members and workers. Part of the on-call rotation for client support. This description is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time. What We Provide... We believe in your potential, we meet you where you are, and we invest in your future. Beyond the meaningful work, YSS provides the following benefits: Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture. Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits. Health insurance Voluntary dental insurance Voluntary vision insurance Life insurance and long-term disability coverage Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance Professional liability insurance coverage Flexible spending account/health savings account Supplemental compensation award Generous Paid Time off and Leave Four weeks of paid time off (PTO) Volunteer time off Paid holiday leave Birthday holiday Wellness Program Opportunities Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames Employee Assistance Program for all employees Flu shots Mental health support YSS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. 403(b) retirement offerings If this sounds like work you’d be proud to do—and a team you’d want to grow with—we’d love to hear from you. Let’s do meaningful work, together.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or higher in a human services related field.
One (1) 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

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates a deep understanding of the needs and experiences of youth facing homelessness or housing instability, applying trauma-informed care and effective intervention strategies.
Communicates with clarity and empathy—skilled in active listening, observation, speaking, and writing to effectively engage youth, colleagues, and community partners.
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.
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).

Responsibilities

Relating to clients in a caring, supportive, and therapeutic manner.
Providing the necessary amount of structure to facilitate growth.
Consistently observing limits and consequences and sees that they are carried out.
Enforcing rules and procedures as established in all YSS materials.
Ensuring that client’s needs are being met through the proper request process.
Maintaining communication with internal and external resources (partnership with clinical and leadership staff).
Communicating with client family members and workers.
Part of the on-call rotation for client support.