Recovery Specialist - PT

YSS is seeking a motivated, part-time Recovery Specialist. In this role, you'll be a consistent source of encouragement, structure, and support for youth in residential addiction treatment. Through positive relationships, skill-building, and everyday interactions, you'll help residents build the confidence and life skills they need to succeed in recovery.

As a Recovery Specialist, you'll create a safe, welcoming home environment while facilitating groups, coaching healthy habits, supporting treatment goals, and helping youth navigate the challenges—and victories—of daily life. While this isn't a therapy role, your guidance and mentorship will have a lasting impact on each resident's recovery journey.

What You'll Do...Build supportive relationships that foster trust, growth, and accountability.

Facilitate engaging life skills and recovery-focused groups.

Coach youth as they work toward treatment goals and greater independence.

Create a safe, structured, and welcoming home environment.

Supervise daily routines, activities, and community living.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility.

Transport residents to appointments, work, school, and community activities.

Respond calmly to crises and participate in an on-call rotation.

Supervise volunteers and substitute staff while on duty.

Document participant progress and communicate with the treatment team.

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

Who You Are ...You're part coach, part cheerleader, and part problem-solver. You enjoy building relationships, creating structure, and helping youth discover their strengths as they work toward healthier, more independent futures.

Why YSS?

At YSS, we believe in creating opportunities for young people to thrive—and that starts with investing in the people who support them. You'll join a mission-driven team dedicated to building brighter futures for Iowa youth and families. We also offer:

Employee Assistance Program Employee Recognition Program Personal Wellness Programs Pet Insurance Discounts Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Retirement Savings Opportunities Ongoing Training and Professional Development If you're looking for meaningful part-time work where you can make a difference every day, we'd love to meet you.

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:

What You Absolutely Need 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, andhave adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You...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  an IDEAL world, you would:

Be rooted in purpose and driven by equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.

Bring humility, respect, and cultural awareness to every…