Parent Recovery Advocate

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a Part-Time Recovery Advocate to support parents navigating substance use recovery within the child welfare system. The role involves coaching, resource connection, information gathering, and transportation, all within the family’s home and community context.

Candidates should have strong communication skills, comfort with nontraditional hours, and the ability to work independently. A high school diploma is required, with associates/bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with substance use recovery (professional or personal) preferred; sobriety requirement if personal recovery.
• Parenting/child care experience is a plus.
• Maintain ethical boundaries and show empathy and respect for individuals served.
• Comfortable working within homes and communities at various times of day.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, technology and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Help parents achieve goals in their Recovery Wellness Plan by connecting to resources, coaching, and coordinating supports in home and community.
• Model, gather information, liaise with other supports, provide transportation, and assist with safety planning.
• Provide crisis support and strengthen parenting and other skills through the YAP Wrap model.
• Candidate will be trained in substance use recovery and work in diverse home/community settings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic computer skills

Detail oriented

Dedicated

Ability to make an impact

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Summary of the Position: Flexible, hourly part-time position working with Adults and individuals whose problematic substance use issues have led to their involvement with the child welfare system.

• The Parent Recovery Advocate helps parents to achieve the goals in their individualized Recovery Wellness Plan through connecting them to resources, modeling, coaching, information gathering, liaising, and communicating with other supports, providing transportation, strengthening parenting and other skills, providing crisis support and assistance with safety planning, and other supportive services provided in the person’s home and community.
• All service plans are holistic (addressing multiple life domains), strength-based, and developed and implemented by using our YAP Wrap model.
• The Recovery Advocate is specially trained by YAP in substance use and recovery.
• Experience with substance use recovery professionally or personally/relationally (if in personal recovery, must have at least two years of sobriety) preferred.
• Parenting/Child Care experience a plus.
• Flexible Hours - Non-Traditional (Evenings and Weekends may be required)

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent,
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with substance use recovery professionally or personally/relationally (if in personal recovery, must have at least two years of sobriety) preferred. Parenting/Child Care experience a plus.
• Must be able to maintain ethical boundaries and demonstrate empathy and respect for individuals served.
• Must be comfortable working within homes and communities at various times of day.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication, technology and interpersonal skills.
• Must be professional, flexible, and can work independently.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule

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

Application Closes: September 2026

Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout community and to homes

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Strong Communication Skills

Some Knowledge

Some Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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