Job Openings, Publications & Common Forms

YSS Employment Application

 

Please download applications from below, print out, complete and send the application along with your resume to Youth & Shelter Services, Attn. Erin Davis, PO Box 1628, Ames, IA 50010-1628 or to edavis@yss.ames.ia.us 

Word Application or Adobe Acrobat

Job Openings

 

Temporary FT Human Resource Assistant position available whose responsibilities include maintaining all aspects of the personnel files and databases relating to personnel.  Overall responsibility for processing ads for open positions, responding to job applicants, processing new hires, orientation, as well as all related paperwork regarding separation of employment.  Minimum high school diploma plus two years support or administrative assistant experience. Knowledge of computer/word processing and other standard office equipment is required.  HR experience is a plus but not required.  The person occupying this position should be very organized, detailed oriented, and possess ability to interact with staff in a professional and effective manner.  This is a temporary full-time position that will begin immediately and end mid April 2009.  This position will earn paid holiday time.  Send or email your application and resume to Erin Davis, Youth & Shelter Services, Inc., PO Box 1628, Ames, IA  50010, or edavis@yss.ames.ia.us. The position will remain open until filled.  Questions regarding specific job duties can be directed to Cheryl Baker, HR Manager at (515) 232-4332, Ext. 4460YSS hires tobacco free employees only.  EOE. Please click here for a job description.

Salaried PT or Hourly PT Human Resource Assistant position available whose responsibilities include a wide range of administrative and supportive duties within the Human Resource Department.  This individual will provide training and orientation for new staff, plan/coordinate all agency wide training, conducts motor vehicle reports for staff, conducts follow up with staff regarding worker compensation injuries and files First Report of Injury claim forms, and coordinates enrollments for the flexible benefit program.  Minimum high school diploma plus two years of related support or administrative assistant experience.  Working knowledge of computers and various computer programs.  The person occupying this position should be very organized, detailed oriented, and possess ability to interact with staff in a professional and effective manner.  The hours for this position are very flexible.  This position can either be a salaried 20 hour week position (pro-rated benefits) or available as an hourly part-time (averaging 20 hours per week) position.  Send or email your application and resume to Erin Davis, Youth & Shelter Services, Inc., PO Box 1628, Ames, IA  50010, or edavis@yss.ames.ia.us. The position will remain open until filled.  Questions regarding specific job duties can be directed to Cheryl Baker, HR Manager at (515) 232-4332, Ext. 4460YSS hires tobacco free employees only.  EOE. Please click here for a job description.

Repair/Maintenance Worker – FT to perform general repair/maintenance of grounds and facilities.  Need valid driver’s license.  High School graduate with two years of custodial, carpentry, home building/repair or maintenance experience preferred.  Send or email your application and resume to Erin Davis, Youth & Shelter Services, Inc., PO Box 1628, Ames, IA  50010, or edavis@yss.ames.ia.us. The position will remain open until filled.  YSS hires tobacco free employees only.  EOE. Please click here for a job description.

Family Based Services Counselor – FT to provide counseling services for children and families in Story and Boone Counties.  Licensure required (LISW, LMHC, LMFT).  Send or email your application and resume to Erin Davis, Youth & Shelter Services, Inc., PO Box 1628, Ames, IA  50010, or edavis@yss.ames.ia.us. The position will remain open until filled.  YSS hires tobacco free employees only.  EOE. Please click here for a job description.

Relief Worker – PT hourly positions available working in adolescent shelter in Ames.  Assist FT staff in supervising clients, carrying out daily schedule & activities and misc. office duties.   Flexible hours Please click here for a job description. Send or email your application and resume to Erin Davis, Youth & Shelter Services, Inc., PO Box 1628, Ames, IA  50010, or edavis@yss.ames.ia.us. These positions will remain open until filled.  Questions regarding specific job duties can be directed to Rosedale Staff at 515-233-2330YSS hires tobacco free employees only.  EOE

Kids Club Program Assistant - We are looking for fun, creative, energetic and responsible staff to work in our After School Programs for kindergarten through sixth grade children.  Job responsibilities include supervising and interacting with a group of children, implementing planned activities (arts & crafts, group games, etc.), and helping with homework.  Program hours are Monday through Friday after school until 6:00 p.m. This position is a great opportunity to gain experience working with children.  We are willing to work around class schedules.  Please click here for a job description. Send or email your application and resume to Erin Davis, Youth & Shelter Services, Inc., PO Box 1628, Ames, IA  50010, or edavis@yss.ames.ia.us. The position will remain open until filled.  Questions regarding specific job duties can be directed to Erin Hill at (515) 232-4332, Ext. 4450 or ehill@yss.ames.ia.us YSS hires tobacco free employees only.  EOE

PT Youth Addictions Specialist Day and Overnight Staff positions available in both male and female adolescent drug and alcohol treatment program.  Floating position will rotate between both male and female facilities, and will be on call 24 hours/7days a week.  Mature and responsible adults needed to supervise clients, complete paperwork timely and accurately, and handle crisis situations calmly and appropriately as necessary.  Recovering adults encouraged to apply.  Please click here and here for a job descriptions. Please Send or email your application and resume to Erin Davis, Youth & Shelter Services, Inc., PO Box 1628, Ames, IA  50010, or edavis@yss.ames.ia.us. The position will remain open until filled.  Questions regarding specific job duties can be directed to Andrea Dickerson, CD Residential Program Coordinator at 515-233-4930 or adickerson@yss.ames.ia.us YSS hires tobacco free employees only.  EOE.

 


Publications

    The Focus Newsletter is published twice a year and contains current news and information about Youth & Shelter Services and the youth and families that it serves. Please click the Focus icon to download an Adobe PDF copy of these Focus newsletters.

- Fall 2008 Issue

- Spring 2008

  -  Fall 2007 Issue

- Spring 2007 Issue

- Fall 2006 Issue

- Spring 2006 Issue

- Fall 2005 Issue

- Spring 2005 Issue

 

 

 

  2006 YSS Annual Report 

 

 

 

 

  2007 YSS Annual Report 

 

 


Common Forms, Brochures and Images

Please click HERE for a list of common forms, brochures and images from which you may choose.


Most files are in Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF format. The FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader software needed to view some of these images can be downloaded from www.adobe.com/acrobat.