Assistant Director

Status: Part Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $30.00


Summary of Position: Assistant Director to support the leadership and daily operations of our Denver Parent Recovery Program. This position partners closely with the Program Director to oversee program services, supervise and develop staff, coordinate participant care, and ensure compliance with program requirements. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a commitment to recovery-oriented services, family preservation, and empowering parents on their recovery journey. Candidates must have significant personal recovery experience and be able to use their lived experience to inspire hope and support positive outcomes for participants and families.

• Support program operations and delivery of services
• Assist with hiring, training, coaching, and supervising staff
• Conduct participant and family intakes and coordinate service planning
• Monitor program quality, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with community partners and referral sources
• Promote a strength-based, culturally responsive, and family-centered approach to care.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of continuous personal recovery experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Addiction Studies, or a related field preferred.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in behavioral health, substance use services, child welfare, family services, or related community-based programing.
• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of recovery support services, trauma-informed care, and family-centered practice is preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills required. Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) speaking is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule; May include evenings and weekends

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics

About Youth Advocate Programs (YAP): Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive in their homes, schools, and communities through individualized, community-based services. Our mission is to partner with people and communities to develop, deliver, and advocate for effective support services that empower individuals, strengthen families, and create safer communities. At YAP, we believe in the power of relationships, lived experience, strengths-based support, and opportunities for positive change, and we are committed to helping families build brighter futures through hope, recovery, and community connection.

Application Submission Closes: September 30. 2206

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