Recovery Specialist, Overnight Float - PT (56351

Job Details

Job Location:

Ember Recovery Campus
- Cambridge, IA 50046

Position Type:
Part Time

Travel Percentage :
Minimal

Job Shift: Overnight Job Category:
Direct Care
- Residential Addiction Treatment

• 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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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..

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