Outpatient Addictions Coordinator; STS

Job Details:

Job Location:

Eldora State Training School - Eldora, IA 50627, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Behavioral Health/Therapy, YSS is looking for an experienced Outpatient Addictions Coordinator to lead our substance use treatment services at the State Training School (STS) in Eldora.

• Lead day-to-day operations of YSS’s outpatient substance use treatment program at STS.
• Supervise, coach, and support Outpatient Addictions Counselors through consultation, training, and professional development.
• Provide individual and intensive outpatient group counseling, skill development, and crisis intervention.
• Complete assessments and develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor client progress and communicate updates with appropriate STS staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation and program records.
• Coordinate admissions and connect youth with aftercare and continuing-care resources before discharge.
• Complete required monthly and quarterly program reports.
• Collaborate with YSS and STS staff and leadership to ensure services meet program, clinical, and contractual expectations.
• Foster a respectful, collaborative, confidential, and accountable environment where both youth and staff can thrive.

Please know this is not a complete list of the position’s responsibilities. Duties can change.

You're someone who understands that effective clinical care is about more than treatment plans and documentation—it starts with relationships, consistency, and hope. You can connect with youth facing significant challenges while providing the leadership, guidance, and accountability that help both young people and professionals thrive. You're collaborative, grounded, and compassionate, with the ability to maintain high standards while building trust, supporting your team, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

At YSS, our work is grounded in Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a "Can Do" Spirit. We believe in trauma-informed care and in creating relationships and environments where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to build on their strengths and move toward healthier futures. If that sounds like the kind of work you want to be part of, we'd love to see what you bring to the team.

Here's what we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field.
• Current Iowa Substance Abuse Counselor Certification as a CADC, IADC, or tCADC.
• At least five years of professional experience in the addictions field.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, and appropriate professional boundaries.

• Master's degree in human services or a related field.
• Experience working with adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Is rooted in purpose and driven by equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
• Brings humility, respect, and cultural awareness to every interaction.
• Speaks a second language (especially one spoken in our 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.

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Learn more about YSS and our hiring process at https://yss.org/ysscareers/the-hiring-process/.