Program Implementer

Young People In Recovery - Totalsource; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Hybrid or remote work options

Flexible work schedules

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Young People in Recovery - Totalsource is seeking a Program Implementer in Denver, CO. This full-time role delivers community outreach, overdose prevention education, distribution of reversal medications, and peer navigation for a four-county region.

You will collaborate with schools, healthcare partners, and recovery organizations while maintaining records in Pathwell. The position requires strong communication, training, and a passion for helping youth navigate recovery services.

Qualifications

• Experience in peer support, public health outreach, or social services.
• Familiarity with substance use disorder, overdose prevention, or recovery support strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work-related communications within one business day during working hours.
• Deliver overdose prevention education using SAMHSA toolkit.
• Distribute overdose reversal medications and assist with kit distribution.
• Provide peer navigation to help participants access recovery services.
• Maintain timely service records in Pathwell and related databases.
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate outreach and education.

Skills

Peer support

Public health outreach

Substance use disorder

Recovery support

DEIA awareness

Tools

Pathwell

Job description

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Program Implementer

Full Time Denver, CO, Denver, CO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1173

Salary: $55,000.00 Annually

Program Implementer

Organization Overview:

YPR is a national, peer-led organization that serves youth and young adults in recovery from substance use disorder. YPR aims to improve access to resources such as housing, education and employment that sustain long‑term recovery.

Vision: Young People in Recovery envisions a world where all young people have the resources they need to thrive in recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol.

Mission:

YPR’s mission is to provide the life skills and peer support to help people recover from substance use disorder and reach their full potential.

Program Implementer Overview:

The Program Implementer delivers community outreach, overdose prevention education, opioid overdose reversal medication distribution, and peer navigation for YPR’s regional overdose prevention initiative.

Working directly with adolescents and young adults ages 14–26, families, and community partners, the Program Implementer helps people recognize and respond to overdose, access prevention resources, and connect with substance use disorder treatment and recovery support. The position provides individualized assistance, warm handoffs, and follow-up to help participants access services.

Note: This position is a Full-Time position at 40 hours per week.

General Responsibilities

Respond to work-related communications from YPR employees within a reasonable timeframe during scheduled working hours, generally within one (1) business day, unless alternative arrangements have been approved in advance by the supervisor

(Communications may include email, phone, internal messaging platforms, or similar tools.)

Celebrate both large and small victories while identifying and addressing bottlenecks or barriers the team may be experiencing

Comply with all YPR reporting procedures, including ADP time tracking, Concur expense reporting, Salesforce/Community updates, and census reports

Obtain and maintain all required training and certifications as directed by the organization or supervisor, including but not limited to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Sexual Abuse, and Cyber Security

Represent the organization professionally in all interactions

Handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion

Supports special projects and organizational initiatives

Program Implementation

Conduct community outreach. Support and carry out outreach events across the four-county region in collaboration with schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, recovery organizations, and other partners.

Provide overdose prevention education. Deliver education on overdose recognition, response, counterfeit pill risks, and administration of opioid overdose reversal medications using standardized project materials and SAMHSA’s Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit.

Distribute overdose reversal medications. Assist with kit assembly and distribution at outreach events and partner locations, following project procedures and documenting distribution activities.

Deliver individualized peer navigation. Help participants identify recovery goals, understand available services, and connect with substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, and recovery support.

Facilitate warm handoffs. Actively connect participants with receiving providers and partner organizations, helping them navigate referral steps and barriers to accessing care.

Provide participant follow-up. Maintain contact after referrals to assess progress, support engagement, and document whether participants successfully connect with services.

Maintain timely service records. Enter participant contacts, outreach activities, education, medication distribution, referrals, warm handoffs, and follow-up outcomes into Pathwell, YPR’s electronic performance management platform.

Support continuous improvement. Share participant feedback, unmet needs, and service barriers with the project team to improve outreach and referral practices.

Complete required training. Participate in project training on overdose prevention, overdose reversal medication administration, counterfeit pill awareness, and trauma-informed service delivery.

Team Collaboration. Work closely with the Program Implementer/Bilingual Specialist, Community Education Specialist, Community Outreach & Partnerships Manager, and Program Coordinator/Data Lead to coordinate outreach, deliver consistent education, connect participants to services, and maintain accurate records.

Shared Service Goals

Contribute to the project’s annual targets alongside other staff and community partners:

Conduct at least 150 community outreach events, providing prevention education to at least 2,500 unduplicated participants.

Distribute at least 2,500 FDA-approved opioid overdose reversal medication kits.

Train at least 1,500 community members in overdose recognition, response, and medication administration.

Enroll at least 400 participants in peer navigation services.

Achieve a referral completion rate of at least 75% to treatment and recovery support services.

Organizational Commitments

Collaborate to support and implement YPR’s strategic plan while promoting and encouraging the many pathways of recovery

Actively champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives

Continuously strive to improve personal performance and contribute to organizational excellence

Use data to inform decision-making, enhance outcomes, and guide organizational development

Perform other related duties and marginal functions as assigned

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Schedule: M-F exempt, salary position

Compensation: $55,000 annual salary

PERKS AND MORE

Benefits eligibility varies by employment classification and plan documents. Some benefits listed apply only to full-time roles.

Mission-driven work with meaningful community impact

Collaborative, supportive team environment

Values-aligned leadership with transparent communication

Inclusive, people-first organizational culture

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

Flexible work schedules where operationally feasible

Hybrid or remote work options (role-dependent)

Emphasis on sustainable workloads and boundaries

Growth & Development

Opportunities for professional development and training

Exposure to cross-functional projects and leadership

Clear role expectations with room for growth

Support for certifications, conferences, or continuing education (when available)

High level of autonomy and ownership over responsibilities

Opportunity to influence systems, processes, or strategy

Direct impact on organizational efficiency and success

Competitive compensation aligned with nonprofit/industry standards

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Life insurance and disability insurance options

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

48-hours of paid sick leave annually

Retirement plan options with employer match

Wellness resources and employee assistance programs

Annual wellness reimbursement

Opportunity to work alongside passionate, purpose-driven professionals

Meaningful relationships with stakeholders and community partners

Pride in contributing to an organization making real change

YPR CORE VALUES

Community:

YPR values the community by creating welcoming spaces for people in or seeking recovery and their allies.

Caring:

YPR values caring by meeting all people where they are in their recovery journeys, and by supporting all pathways of recovery.

Respect:

YPR values respect by listening to others to understand and by operating with a spirit of intellectual curiosity.

Inclusion:

YPR values inclusion by building diverse teams of employees and by leveraging data to better support underserved populations.

Commitment:

YPR values commitment by showing up every day and holding ourselves accountable to our processes for each other, our clients, our stakeholders, and our communities.

EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND

Experience and Required Minimum Qualifications

Experience in peer support, public health outreach, or social services

Familiarity with substance use disorder, overdose prevention, or recovery support strongly preferred

Positive and supportive attitude toward all pathways of recovery

Sensitivity and awareness of the unique needs and stigmas associated with underserved populations

Technology/computer/virtual meeting experience required

Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred qualifications:

Personal experience in recovery

Experience working successfully with people with substance use disorders

Experience working successfully with diverse communities

Previous training and certification in trauma-informed response, cultural competency, and peer education

Physical demands and work environment :

Occasionally required to stand

Occasionally required to walk

Frequently required to sit

Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

Continually required to talk or hear

The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 10 pounds

Background Check Statement:

Young People in Recovery is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our clients, employees, volunteers, and members. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations. If your position requires additional pre-employment criteria, such as a driver’s examination, a background investigation, and/ or a pre-employment drug test, and if you have been offered employment before any such investigation or test is completed, your employment is contingent upon a satisfactory result on all required tests. Pre-employment background investigations: Shall be required for all staff, interns, and volunteers who have direct contact with individuals receiving services. YPR considers criminal history information on an individualized basis , considering the nature of the offense, time elapsed, and relevance to the position. Criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant. Any background information will be evaluated in accordance with applicable law and based on job-relatedness and business necessity.

ADA Statement:

Young People in Recovery will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

YPR is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate, and we will take affirmative action

to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, and advertisements for

employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of

employment against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, gender, nation or

origin, age, religion, creed, disability, recovery status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation,

gender identity or gender expression.

YPR is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and embeds those principles into the practices of its work and organizational culture. YPR is committed to being an employer of choice and believes that the best organizational performance will result from a safe, diverse, and inclusive work environment. People of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

People in recovery, YPR chapter members/leaders, and those with lived experience of the criminal justice system are encouraged to apply.