Summary: This part-time Lead Chapter Member position supports young people in recovery by facilitating community-based recovery services and advocating for greater access to resources. Highlights: 1. Mission-driven work with meaningful community impact 2. Collaborative, supportive team environment with values-aligned leadership 3. Opportunity to influence systems and directly impact organizational success **Young People in Recovery \-****Lead Chapter Member****Durango, CO** **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 supports to help people recover from substance use disorder and reach their full potential. **Chapter Vision and Overview:** Young People in Recovery Chapters support people in or seeking recovery by providing community\-based recovery support services. Chapters also advocate on the local and state levels for more access to these services and other effective recovery resources. This peer\-based network relies on quarterly workshops, monthly pro\-social events, and regular all\-recovery meetings. **Essential Responsibilities:** Note: This position is ***part***\-time at ***10 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.)** Comply with all YPR reporting procedures, including ADP time tracking, Concur expense reports (as needed) * 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 **Chapter Member Responsibilities*** Complete YPR’s online interactive orientation and review the YPR Leadership Handbook within required onboarding timelines * Convene Chapter members to foster collaboration, peer learning, and skill development within a supportive recovery\-oriented environment * Support in\-person facilitation of the following activities **in alignment with applicable grant deliverables**: + One (1\) weekly public All Recovery Meeting + One (1\) monthly Pro\-Social Event + One (1\) quarterly YPR\-approved Workshop * Communicate with the Chapter Lead on a weekly basis regarding Chapter operations, activities, and needs * Promote and support all pathways of recovery consistent with YPR values and policies * Utilize RCI and Chapter\-specific keywords to support participant engagement and activity tracking **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 ***This is a part\-time position. Responsibilities are performed within an established schedule and do not require continuous or on\-call availability.*** **Location:** Durango, CO **Official Title: Lead Chapter Member** **Job Type:** Part\-time **Schedule:** Regular, non\-exempt hourly position **Compensation:** $21/hour at 10 hours/week **PERKS AND MORE** *Benefits eligibility varies by employment classification and plan documents. Some benefits listed apply only to full\-time roles.* **Workplace \& Culture*** 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 * Emphasis on sustainable workloads and boundaries **Growth \& Development*** Opportunities for professional development and training * Clear role expectations with room for growth **Role\-Specific Advantages*** High level of autonomy and ownership over responsibilities * Opportunity to influence systems, processes, or strategy * Direct impact on organizational efficiency and success **Benefits \& Wellbeing (if applicable)*** Competitive compensation aligned with nonprofit/industry standards * 48\-hours of paid sick leave annually * Wellness resources and employee assistance programs * Annual wellness reimbursement **Connection \& Purpose*** 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 Qualifications*** Understanding of substance use prevention and recovery * 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 * Must have the ability to travel to and from meetings and events to be present in\-person **Preferred qualifications:*** Personal experience in recovery * Experience working successfully with young adults * 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 * Bilingual (Spanish/English) * Google Suite experience preferred **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* *hr@youngpeopleinrecovery.org**.* *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.* **Learn more about YPR:** YPR website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn