We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this, we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a “Can Do” Spirit. Additionally, we ask for the following:
MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications
- High school diploma/equivalent
- One year of human service-related experience
- Flexibility 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, and
- have adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.
SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in social work, education, or a related field
- Client 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.
The IDEAL Candidate:
- Is passionate about helping others and excited to come to work every day.
- Is compassionate, patient, and empathetic, with the ability to relate to diverse populations.
- Speaks a language(s) in addition to English
- Has personal knowledge and understanding gained through lived experience and the ability to draw on that experience to support others on the journey to stability, recovery, and healing.
About YSS...
One of Iowa's oldest and largest, youth-serving, nonprofit organizations, YSS's mission is to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first. We offer education, counseling, and stability to help youth succeed. With a diverse leadership team and a new 50-acre recovery campus opening in 2024, YSS is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our communities. For more about YSS, visit
https://www.yss.org/.
Helpful to Know
YSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that our strength lies in the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunities to succeed. Our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are central to our mission, and we are dedicated to continuous improvement in these areas.
YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.
The YSS Hiring Process
Communication with applicants is done primarily via email from our Paycom system. Please check your messages regularly. If you don't see messages in your inbox, please check your spam/junk folder. If you have questions about your application, please email
recruitment@yss.org.
2. Assessment – Applications are reviewed for qualifications.
3. Interview – Initial phone interviews or direct in-person/virtual interviews..
4. References – Submit name, title, email, and phone number for three or more references.
5. Pre-employment Screening – YSS conducts criminal background checks and motor vehicle checks. If applicable, professional licensure is also verified.
6. Offer – Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.
