Recovery Specialist, Overnight Float (56350

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Ember Recovery Campus
  - Cambridge, IA 50046
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: High School/GED
• Salary Range: $18.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage:
  Minimal
• Job Shift: Overnight
• Job Category:
  Direct Care
  - Residential Addiction Treatment

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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 leadership team and mission‑driven culture
• Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

• 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

• Generous paid time off (4 weeks PTO)
• Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
• Volunteer time off

• Competitive salary
• Supplemental compensation award
• 403(b) retirement savings plan

• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer

YSS is a nicotine‑free workplace.

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’re YSS—one of Iowa’s largest and longest‑standing nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission is simple but powerful: spark hope, create opportunity, and help young people thrive.

From life‑changing programs to a new 50‑acre recovery campus, we’re expanding fast and thinking big. Learn more .

We value the unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone can grow and succeed.