YSS is seeking an energetic night owl to join our team as a Part-Time Residential Overnight Float!
The Float supports the overnight staff in our Child Welfare Emergency Services (CWES) shelters and our Residential Addiction Treatment locations. During the evening, overnight, and morning hours, this position is responsible for ensuring the security of all residential buildings and assisting with the supervision and care of residential clients. This position must remain awake for their entire shift. Responsibilities include:
- Float as scheduled among the CWES Shelter & Residential Treatment programs to provide support to overnight staff and ensure security of the facilities.
- Walk from facility to facility every 15-20 minutes to complete facility checks and staff check-ins. This will sometimes require being outside in extreme weather conditions.
- Complete time stamp at each location during each visit.
- Complete sweep of interior of each facility, ensuring the doors and windows are locked.
- Observe and identify potential security and safety risks or undesirable conditions.
- Communicate with overnight staff at each facility to identify necessary tasks and security concerns.
- Complete checks of the outside of each facility three times during each shift.
- Assist in oversight of the residents during the late night and early morning. Relates to residents in a caring, supportive, and therapeutic manner.
- Take an active interest in each resident and is aware of individual presenting problems, behaviors, and personalities.
- Determine appropriate use of any additional apparatus used in rooms at night: air conditioners, fans, etc.
- Enforce program rules and restrictions consistently, fairly, and firmly.
- Immediately report any non-authorized absences/elopements during the night in accordance with program policy and procedure.
- Assist Overnight Specialists in providing crisis intervention when needed and alert on-call staff of a medical or counseling emergency.
- Assist Overnight Specialists with bed checks per program standard. Record all bed checks by using the time clock.
- Assist Overnight Specialists in overseeing morning schedule for clients, including wake-up, breakfast, showers, and morning schedule.
- Assist with filing or other paperwork as requested.
- May assist in providing for the nightly maintenance of the house and assuring that safe living conditions are provided in compliance with fire, safety, and health regulations.
- Complete facility laundry such as towels, linens, kitchen towels, etc., nightly. Vacuuming and dusting offices and emptying office trash when necessary.
- Communicate with other overnight staff regarding household chores done utilizing the checklists at each facility. Reporting any needed maintenance or repairs of facility.
- Complete daily checks of each facility’s vehicles and fuel them or request service by Facility supervisor when necessary.
- Attend required meetings: Individual supervision, Overnight Specialist, Staff in-service trainings, etc.
Please note that this description is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities required for this position. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice.
We value your lived experience.
Do you have personal experience with substance use or addiction, with at least two years of current, continuous recovery? Are you passionate about sharing your story to support others on their journey to stability and healing?
If you can you serve as a positive role model for sustained sobriety, providing mentorship, guidance, and hope to residents, we strongly encourage you to apply for this position.
What you can expect in return...
We believe in your potential, we meet you where you are, and we invest in your future.
In addition to a welcoming workplace, collaborative and supportive colleagues, and mission-driven work that creates hope and opportunity by putting kids first, YSS offers the following benefits for this position:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee recognition program
- Personal wellness programs
- Pet insurance discounts
- PSLF Program qualification
- Retirement offerings
- Training opportunities
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.
MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications
- A High School Diploma/equivalent
- One year related work or life experience
SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
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 newly opened, 50-acre recovery campus, 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.
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 [email protected].
- Application - Complete an online application at https://www.yss.org/ysscareers/.
- Assessment – Applications are reviewed for qualifications.
- Interview – Initial phone interviews or direct in-person/virtual interviews..
- References – Submit name, title, email, and phone number for three or more references.
- Pre-employment Screening – YSS conducts criminal background checks and motor vehicle checks. If applicable, professional licensure is also verified.
- Offer – Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.
- New Hire Meeting - You must schedule and attend this meeting before you can begin working or getting paid.
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