What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Services Specialist -PT position at YSS?
Job Details
Job Location: Rosedale Shelter - Ames, IA
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: High School/GED
Salary Range: $14.40 - $21.60 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Direct Care - Emergency Services/Shelter
We are YSS!
YSS is seeking a motivated, supportive, quick thinker to join our team as a part-time Emergency Services Specialist.
As an Emergency Services Specialist, you will work with a team of staff to oversee and carry out a daily schedule of educational, group, and skill-building activities. Work shifts may include a variety of day, afternoon, evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Candidates must be mature, a team player, and possess good written and computer skills. A desire to make a positive difference for youth and their families is key. Responsibilities include:
- Provide direct supervision of the clients, ensuring their presence and safety.
- Continually model respectful behavior, social skills, appropriate boundaries, and other behavior.
- Effectively manage client group dynamics.
- Plan and facilitate group sessions as scheduled to instruct clients in basic social and life skills, and provide other learning opportunities that are age and developmentally appropriate.
- Provide crisis interventions as needed.
- Document client behavior and other relevant/required information for each shift in daily Client Logs.
This description is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.
What you can expect in return...
We believe in your potential, we meet you where you are, and we invest in your future.
At YSS, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about creating hope and opportunity. In addition to meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and a welcoming, fun, and safe environment, part-time benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee recognition program
- Retirement offerings
- Training opportunities
- Personal wellness programs
- PSLF Program qualification
- Pet insurance discounts
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. Additionally, we ask for the following:
MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications
- A High School Diploma/equivalent
- One year of experience in the management and supervision of adolescents in a residential setting.
- 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
- Ability to communicate, verbally and non-verbally, with excellent observational, listening, speaking, and writing skills.
- Ability to collaborate and able to work effectively with others regardless of backgrounds, identities, and status.
- Ability to use critical thinking skills to problems solve.
- Ability to manage resources effectively.
- Ability to manage one’s own time and the time of others.
The IDEAL Candidate:
- Has a bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field
- Speaks a language(s) in addition to English.
- Has knowledge and understanding gained through personal experience and the ability to draw on that experience to support others on their 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 to build healthy minds and bodies; counseling to overcome life’s challenges; and stability to focus on the future. With a new, 50-acre, recovery campus opening in 2024, YSS is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our communities. Our goal is to create a continuum of care together, with programs that give youth the tools they need to succeed their entire lives.
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, including your spam/junk folder.
YSS’s Hiring Process
1. Application - Complete an online application at https://www.yss.org/ysscareers/.
2. Assessment – Applications are reviewed for qualifications and completeness.
3. Interview – Initial phone interviews or direct in-person/virtual interviews.
4. References – Submit names, titles, emails, and phone numbers for three or more references.
5. Pre-employment Screening – Applicants must submit background check waiver forms when they apply.
- YSS conducts a Single Contact Repository (SING) background check on final candidates. This reviews Iowa Criminal History, the Sex Offender Registry, and the Abuse Registry for Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse
- YSS requires a clean driving record for roles transporting clients. Verification is done in the issue state of the individual’s current license.
- If applicable, Professional License information is verified through the issuing agency.
6. Offer – Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.
7. New Hire Meeting - The offer email provides details. You must have this meeting before you can begin work.
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