Recovery Specialist, Overnight Float - PT

Job Details: Job Location: Ember Recovery Campus - Cambridge, IA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Minimal, Job Shift: Overnight, Job Category: Direct Care - Residential Addiction Treatment, YSS is seeking energetic night owls to join our team as Part-Time Residential Overnight Float!

As a Float, you’ll provide essential overnight support across YSS’s Child Welfare Emergency Services (CWES) shelters and Residential Addiction Treatment programs. You’ll move between facilities throughout the evening, overnight, and morning hours, helping maintain safe and secure environments, supporting overnight staff, and assisting with the supervision and care of youth and residential clients.

You’ll work alongside a supportive team to create a safe, structured, and respectful environment where young people can feel supported and build confidence. You’ll help with daily routines, build meaningful connections, assist during challenging moments, and provide an extra set of hands wherever they’re needed most. This is an active, independent role—you’ll be moving between facilities, completing security and safety checks, communicating with overnight staff, and responding to needs as they arise.

Because you’re an overnight Float, you must remain awake, alert, and engaged for your entire shift.

What You'll Do...

Keep our facilities safe and secure

Float between Crisis Stabilization and Residential Treatment facilities, completing scheduled security and safety checks.
Walk between facilities every 15–20 minutes to check in with staff and ensure each location is secure. This may include working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Complete interior and exterior facility checks, including verifying doors and windows are secured.
Time-stamp each facility visit and document required checks.
Identify and report safety concerns, security risks, maintenance needs, or other issues.
Complete routine vehicle checks and ensure vehicles are fueled or service needs are reported.

Support residents and overnight staff

Assist Overnight Specialists with supervision and care of residents during late-night and early-morning hours.
Interact with residents in a caring, supportive, and respectful manner.
Assist with bed checks, morning routines, wake-up, breakfast, showers, and other scheduled activities.
Help enforce program expectations consistently, fairly, and appropriately.
Assist with crisis intervention and immediately alert on-call staff to medical, behavioral health, or other emergencies.
Report unauthorized absences or other significant incidents according to program procedures.
Communicate with overnight staff at each facility regarding resident needs, safety concerns, and tasks requiring attention.

Help keep our programs running smoothly

Complete routine overnight housekeeping and laundry, including linens, towels, and kitchen items.
Maintain clean and safe common areas and assist with other basic household tasks as needed.
Complete required documentation, checklists, and time-clock records.
Participate in supervision, staff meetings, trainings, and other required activities.

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

This isn’t a traditional overnight position. You’ll be moving, checking, supporting, and responding throughout the night. Your presence helps ensure our facilities are secure, our overnight teams have backup, and our residents have a safe and supportive environment around the clock.

Who You Are...

You stay calm under pressure, lead with empathy, and know how to set clear, consistent boundaries. You connect easily with youth, think on your feet, and handle challenges with confidence and sound judgment. You’re reliable, team-oriented, and driven to do work that makes a real impact.

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 leadership team and mission-driven culture
Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
Flu shots and mental health support resources
Supplemental compensation award
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
At least one year of related work or life experience
Ability to remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout the entire overnight shift.
Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with overnight staff and supervisors.
Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to behavioral, medical, or safety concerns.
Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with youth and residential clients.
Ability to follow program policies, safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
Ability to walk between facilities regularly and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to complete required documentation accurately and on time.

Preferred Qualifications - SHOULD HAVES:

A Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field is preferred.
Experience working with youth, families, or individuals in residential, shelter, behavioral health, addiction treatment, or human services settings.
Experience with crisis intervention, de-escalation, or trauma-informed care.
CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it..

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Is rooted in purpose and driven by equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
Brings humility, respect, and cultural awareness to every interaction.
Speaks a second language (especially one spoken in our communities).

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: [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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