Recovery Specialist - PT (55003)

YSS•Cambridge, IA

About The Position

Be the steady presence that helps build a stronger tomorrow. YSS is seeking a motivated, full-time Recovery Specialist . 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! As a Recovery Specialist, you will supervise and care for recovering youth on a rotating on-duty, off-duty basis; while providing an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. You will facilitate skill-building groups, support clients in completing treatment goals, assist with daily living routines and the general management of the house so that each resident can grow and develop as an individual to their fullest capacity. The position is one of supervision, engagement through skill-building sessions, and maintenance rather than therapy.

Requirements

High school diploma/equivalent
One year of human service-related experience
Flexibility to serve on the on-call rotation and cover shifts, as needed.
Recovering applicants must have a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety to be considered for this position.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in social work, education, or a related field
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.
Be rooted in purpose and driven by equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
Bring humility, respect, and cultural awareness to every interaction.
Speaks a language in addition to English (especially one spoken in our communities).

Responsibilities

Relating to residents in a caring, supportive, and therapeutic manner dealing respectively with their thoughts, feelings and choices.
Providing the necessary amount of structure to facilitate growth and productive functioning of the facility.
Providing for the daily maintenance of the house and assures that safe living conditions are provided in compliance with fire, safety, and health regulations.
Supervising volunteers and substitute staff while on duty.
Overseeing nightly schedule for residents, including rooms in order and lights out, and maintain building security.
Inspect the house to see that it is clean and orderly.
Transporting residents to meetings, work, doctor’s appointments, recreational activities, etc.