Recovery Specialist - PT

YSS; Cambridge (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Program

Personal Wellness Programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Retirement Savings Opportunities

Ongoing Training and Professional Dev.

Pet Insurance Discounts

Job summary

YSS is seeking a part-time Recovery Specialist to provide encouragement, structure, and support for youth in residential addiction treatment. You will facilitate life skills groups, coach toward recovery goals, and help residents navigate daily life with a safe, welcoming home environment.

You will supervise routines, transport clients when needed, respond to crises, and collaborate with the treatment team. This role requires on-call flexibility, travel, and a commitment to trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of human service-related experience.
• Recovering applicants must have a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety.
• Willingness to travel and transport clients; valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationships that foster trust and accountability.
• Facilitate engaging life skills and recovery-focused groups.
• Coach youth toward treatment goals and greater independence.
• Create a safe, structured, and welcoming home environment.
• Supervise daily routines, activities, and community living.
• 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 on duty.
• Document participant progress and communicate with the treatment team.

Skills

Active listening

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in social work, education, or related field

Job description

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 ProgramEmployee Recognition ProgramPersonal Wellness ProgramsPet Insurance DiscountsPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerRetirement Savings OpportunitiesOngoing Training and Professional DevelopmentIf 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 NeedHigh school diploma/equivalentOne year of human service-related experienceFlexibility 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 fieldClient 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 effectively.In 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 interaction.Speaks a language in addition to English (especially one spoken in our communities).We Celebrate Your Story...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.Stay Connected...We communicate with applicants via email - straight from our Paycom system. Please check your inbox regularly (and your spam/junk folder just in case). If the message does end up in spam/junk, make sure to add [e-mail] to your list of safe senders. We may also send you texts if you give us that permission when you apply. Questions? Reach us anytime at [e-mail] more about YSS and our hiring process at https://yss.org/ysscareers/the-hiring-process/.