YSS
OpenRecovery Specialist, Overnight (56163)
- Location
- Ember Recovery Campus - Cambridge, IA 50046
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Last seen
- Aug 7, 2026
About the role
YSS is looking for a compassionate and dependable Residential Overnight Specialist to join our Embery Recovery staff in Cambridge. If you're someone who thrives in a calm environment, enjoys supporting youth, and believes consistency can change lives, this could be the perfect fit. At our residential campus, you'll help create a safe, structured, and supportive overnight environment where youth ages 12–18 can rest, recharge, and continue building healthy habits on their recovery journey. While this isn't a counseling role, your presence, encouragement, and consistency play an important part in each participant's success. What You'll Do... Create a safe, calm, and supportive overnight environment for youth in recovery. Build positive relationships while providing structure, encouragement, and accountability. Supervise evening, overnight, and early morning routines, ensuring participant safety and well-being. Monitor participant behavior, complete regular room checks, and document observations and significant events. Respond calmly to crises, provide immediate support, and notify on-call staff when needed. Administer medications and ensure participants receive appropriate medical attention when necessary. Enforce program expectations with consistency, fairness, and respect. Support morning routines, including wake-up, hygiene, chores, breakfast, and preparing participants for the day. Transport participants as needed. Communicate overnight updates with the treatment team to support continuity of care. This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time. Who You Are... You're a calm, dependable professional who knows that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. You stay steady under pressure , build trust through consistency, and are committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where youth can focus on recovery. What We Provide... 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 Culture & Work Environment Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees Health & Wellness Benefits 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 Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames Time Off & Work-Life Balance Generous paid time off (4 weeks PTO) Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday Volunteer time off Financial & Retirement Benefits Competitive salary Supplemental compensation award 403(b) retirement savings plan Professional & Career Support Professional liability insurance coverage Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer
