Hidden in Plain Sight Outreach Facilitator – PT

Turning awareness into action to prevent substance use..

YSS
is looking for a Hidden in Plain Sight Facilitator to bring evidence-based prevention and early intervention programs to life for youth and adults across Iowa. Under the guidance of the HIPS Coordinator and Statewide Prevention Manager, you will work closely with YSS staff, schools, community coalitions, stakeholders, and subcontractors to implement and promote programs that educate, empower, and protect. In this role, you will help adults recognize warning signs of substance use and risky behaviors, foster youth engagement, and contribute to building safer, healthier communities through meaningful prevention efforts.

What You’ll Do…

• Support statewide substance use prevention and early intervention programs, including Hidden in Plain Sight initiatives.
• Prep, deliver, and report on evidence-based prevention and early intervention curricula, community consultations, and coalition activities.
• Connect youth and adults to resources, providing education and support to strengthen resilience and prevent harm.
• Serve as a professional, positive representative of YSS in schools, communities, and coalitions.
• Collect data, maintain records, and support reporting and outcome measurement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, families, community partners, and local agencies.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and required grant-related events; safely operate a vehicle while towing the mobile trailer.

This 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.
• Wellness Program Opportunities
• YSS
  is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.

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.

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
.

MUST HAVES– Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Travel is required for this position. For YSS insurance purposes, you must:
  • be 21 years of age,
  • have a current, valid, state-issued, driver’s license, and
  • have a clean driving record.

• Associate’s degree in child development, family environment, sociology, social work, or related field.
• Experience working with youth and adults in group settings.
• Public speaking skills and ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
• Background or experience in substance use prevention education.
• Ability to professionally represent YSS to clients, partners, and the public.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to legally and safely operate a vehicle while towing a trailer.

• 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).

You’re a
compassionate, observant professional
who engages youth and adults with clarity and empathy. You communicate confidently, think critically, and turn prevention programs into
meaningful opportunities
to educate, empower, and protect communities.

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.

We’re
YSS
– one of Iowa’s oldest & largest nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission? To spark hope, create…