Ember Residential Overnight Float

We are YSS!

YSS is seeking an energetic night owl to join our team as a Full-Time, Ember 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.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Accrued PTO, plus paid time off for holidays, your birthday, and volunteering
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition program
• Personal wellness programs
• Pet insurance discounts
• PSLF Program qualification
• Retirement offerings
• Training opportunities

What we ask...

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.

1. Application - Complete an online application at https://www.yss.org/ysscareers/.
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.
7. New Hire Meeting - You must schedule and attend this meeting before you can begin working or getting paid.

Salary : $14 - $22