Youth Recovery Coach & Mentor — Build Lasting Recovery

YSS; Cambridge (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision (voluntary)

Life insurance & long-term disability

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

YSS is seeking a compassionate Recovery Coach for the Ember Recovery Campus in Cambridge, IA. This full-time, onsite position (travel up to 25%) focuses on coaching youth through recovery and life after treatment, using lived experience to inspire lasting change.

You will build relationships, identify goals, and connect youth with community resources, groups, and mentors while collaborating with residential and clinical teams for smooth transitions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two+ years of full-time experience in human services, peer support, recovery, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Iowa Peer Recovery Specialist Certification.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to complete timely, accurate documentation.
• Travel, up to 25%, requires 21+ and valid driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Build genuine, supportive relationships with youth and walk alongside them in recovery.
• Help participants identify strengths, goals, challenges, and the tools they need for lasting recovery.
• Share your own recovery experience to offer hope and encouragement.
• Connect youth with recovery communities, peer supports, mentors, meetings, sober activities, and other resources.
• Provide continued coaching and support after discharge, helping participants stay connected and on track.
• Help youth navigate challenges and moments of crisis without losing sight of goals.
• Lead recovery-focused groups and activities that build connection, confidence, and practical recovery skills.
• Cultivate relationships with community partners to expand recovery opportunities and support.
• Help alumni connected to Ember and to a community that understands their journey.
• Partner with residential and clinical teams to support smooth transitions from treatment to life in the community.
• Document services, referrals, progress, and follow-up contacts accurately and on time.
• Maintain healthy peer-support boundaries and uphold agency policies, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

High School/GED

Job description

YSS is seeking a compassionate Recovery Coach for the Ember Recovery Campus in Cambridge, IA. This full-time, onsite position (travel up to 25%) focuses on coaching youth through recovery and life after treatment, using lived experience to inspire lasting change.

You will build relationships, identify goals, and connect youth with community resources, groups, and mentors while collaborating with residential and clinical teams for smooth transitions.