Careers
Love What You Do.
Join us in creating hope and opportunity in the lives of youth today. As an employee of YSS, you’ll be part of one of Iowa’s largest youth-serving organizations and a passionate team that believes in putting kids first. You can play a vital role in helping youth find their voice, make healthy choices, and turn hopelessness into hope.
You can help youth stand strong.
Benefits
YSS is proud to offer competitive employee benefits, including:
INSURANCE COVERAGE OPTIONS
- Health insurance
- Voluntary dental insurance
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Flexible spending account/health savings account
- Supplemental compensation award
WELLNESS PROGRAM OFFERINGS
- Free membership to the Athletic Club of Ames
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees
- Flu shots
- Employer-paid communicable disease check and employment physical
- Mental health support
PAID TIME OFF & LEAVE PROGRAMS
- Four weeks of paid time off (PTO)
- Volunteer time off
- Paid holiday leave
- Birthday holiday
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
FLEXIBILITY
- Many of our positions offer a variety of shifts or hours
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
- In-service and out-of-agency conferences and workshops
- Mandatory Reporter training
- CPR/First Aid
- Medication Manager certification
- LGBTQ+ Safe Zone training
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- And many more
YSS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. Learn More.
