Recovery Specialist - PT (56880)

YSS • Cambridge, IA

23h

About The Position

YSS is seeking a motivated part-time Recovery Specialist to support youth in residential addiction treatment. The role provides encouragement, structure, and mentorship through positive relationships, skill-building, and everyday interactions. The Recovery Specialist helps residents build confidence and life skills for recovery, creates a safe and welcoming home environment, facilitates groups, coaches healthy habits, supports treatment goals, and helps youth navigate daily challenges and successes. This is not a therapy role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of human service-related experience.
• Flexibility to serve on the on-call rotation and cover shifts as needed.
• Applicants in recovery must have a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety.
• Travel, including transporting clients, is required.
• Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid state-issued driver's license, a clean driving record, and adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in social work, education, or a related field.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate with others while remaining client-focused.
• Active and patient listening skills.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage resources effectively.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
• Humility, respect, and cultural awareness.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English, especially one spoken in the communities served.
• Lived experience with recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, or housing instability.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationships that foster trust, growth, and accountability.
• Facilitate engaging life skills and recovery-focused groups.
• Coach youth as they work toward treatment goals and greater independence.
• Create a safe, structured, and welcoming home environment.
• Supervise daily routines, activities, and community living.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility.
• Transport residents to appointments, work, school, and community activities.
• Respond calmly to crises and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Supervise volunteers and substitute staff while on duty.
• Document participant progress and communicate with the treatment team.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Personal Wellness Programs
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Retirement Savings Opportunities
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED