Recovery Specialist, PM Shift Lead (55888)
Summary
Lead evening shifts (3–11 p.m.) at a youth recovery campus, supervising Recovery Specialists and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment for young people. Responsibilities include building supportive relationships with youth, maintaining structure and accountability, overseeing daily operations and documentation, and collaborating with clinical and leadership teams.
YSS is looking for a compassionate and dedicated PM Shift Lead for our Ember Recovery Campus. This leadership role is ideal for someone who believes in the power of connection, consistency, and supportive structure to help young people heal and grow.
Working the evening shift (3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.), you’ll help create a safe, therapeutic environment where youth feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout their recovery journey. As a Shift Lead, you’ll provide guidance to Recovery Specialists, collaborate with clinical and leadership teams, and ensure daily operations run smoothly while maintaining the structure and accountability youth need to succeed.
Your leadership will help shape a culture where both youth and staff feel valued, supported, and equipped to thrive.
What You'll Do...
- Build supportive, therapeutic relationships with youth clients
- Maintain structure, uphold rules, and ensure consistent consequences
- Collaborate with clinical and leadership teams to meet client needs
- Oversee evening operations and documentation
- Supervise and provide feedback to Recovery Specialists
- Partner with leadership on performance evaluations and staff development
- Communicate with families and case workers as needed
- Participate in on-call rotation and maintain required training.
This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.
Who You Are...
You’re a compassionate leader who understands that structure and support go hand in hand. You’re skilled at building trusting relationships with youth while providing the consistency, guidance, and accountability they need to succeed. You bring confidence, strong communication skills, and a team-focused mindset to your work, helping staff grow while creating a safe, therapeutic environment where young people can heal and thrive.
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