Disaster Recovery Director jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

As a Recovery Specialist, you will supervise and care for recovering youth on a rotating on-duty, off-duty basis; while providing an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.You will facilitate skill-building groups, support clients in completing treatment goals, assist with daily living routines and the general management of the house so that each resident can grow and develop as an individual to their fullest capacity.The position is one of supervision, engagement through skill-building sessions, and maintenance rather than therapy. responsibilities include:

• Relating to residents in a caring, supportive, and therapeutic manner dealing respectively with their thoughts, feelings and choices.
• Providing the necessary amount of structure to facilitate growth and productive functioning of the facility.
• Providing for the daily maintenance of the house and assures that safe living conditions are provided in compliance with fire, safety, and health regulations.
• Supervising volunteers and substitute staff while on duty.
• Overseeing nightly schedule for residents, including rooms in order and lights out, and maintain building security. Inspect the house to see that it is clean and orderly.
• Transporting residents to meetings, work, doctors appointments, recreational activities, etc.
• Being on a rotating "on-call" for runaway reports and crises.

The Recovery Specialist may have a floating schedule or a regular schedule.

• A floating schedule means you may bescheduled at either facility on an as-needed basis and hours and locationmay change with little warning.
• A regular schedule means you will have a regular schedule at one of our facilities. This schedule may change as staff changes and as on-call needs dictate.

Required Education, Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• High school diploma/equivalent
• One year of human service-related experience
• Flexibility to serve on the on-call rotation and cover shifts, as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license and adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.
• Must be at least 21 years old to meet insurance requirements to drive agency vehicles.
• Recovering applicants must have a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety to be considered for this position.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelors degree in social work, education, or a related field
• Ability to actively learn and listen.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to problems solve.
• Ability to convey information effectively through speech and writing skills.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to manage resources effectively.
• Ability to manage one’s own time and the time of others.