Recovery Specialist, Overnight

YSS is looking for a compassionate and dependable Residential Overnight Specialist to join our Embery Recovery staff in Cambridge. If you're someone who thrives in a calm environment, enjoys supporting youth, and believes consistency can change lives, this could be the perfect fit.

At our residential campus, you'll help create a safe, structured, and supportive overnight environment where youth ages 12–18 can rest, recharge, and continue building healthy habits on their recovery journey. While this isn't a counseling role, your presence, encouragement, and consistency play an important part in each participant's success.

What You'll Do...Create a safe, calm, and supportive overnight environment for youth in recovery.

Build positive relationships while providing structure, encouragement, and accountability.

Supervise evening, overnight, and early morning routines, ensuring participant safety and well-being.

Monitor participant behavior, complete regular room checks, and document observations and significant events.

Respond calmly to crises, provide immediate support, and notify on-call staff when needed.

Administer medications and ensure participants receive appropriate medical attention when necessary.

Enforce program expectations with consistency, fairness, and respect.

Support morning routines, including wake-up, hygiene, chores, breakfast, and preparing participants for the day.

Transport participants as needed.

Communicate overnight updates with the treatment team to support continuity of care.

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

Who You Are...You're a calm, dependable professional who knows that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. You stay steady under pressure, build trust through consistency, and are committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where youth can focus on recovery.

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 Culture & Work Environment Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture

Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Health & Wellness Benefits Comprehensive health insurance

Voluntary dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) options

Flu shots and mental health support resources

Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames Time Off & Work-Life Balance Generous paid time off (4 weeks PTO)
Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday

Volunteer time off Financial & Retirement Benefits Competitive salary

Supplemental compensation award
403(b) retirement savings plan Professional & Career Support Professional liability insurance coverage

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer

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.

One (1) year of experience in the care and management of groups of adolescents.

Flexibility to serve on the on-call rotation and cover shifts.

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, andhave adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.

Preferred Qualifications - SHOULD HAVES:

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