Recovery Navigator

Ampact • Hopewell, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Recovery Corps offers a program where individuals who have personal experience in recovery can help others on their recovery journeys. As a Recovery Navigator, you will provide peer support to individuals working to maintain their progress in recovery. The role involves meeting with participants, guiding them through resources, helping them set goals, and developing recovery action plans to create more success stories. Recovery Corps is powered by AmeriCorps members and launched in 2017 as a strategic partnership through ServeMinnesota, administered by Ampact as part of its healthy futures program offerings. Ampact is committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on various protected categories and provides reasonable accommodation upon request.

Requirements

• In recovery for at least one uninterrupted year from a substance use disorder
• Dependable and have a history of good attendance
• Able to understand and follow instructions
• Able to set a pace and maintain a service schedule, depending on the agreed upon hours commitment
• Have basic computer skills (like email and navigating online)
• Fluent in English for speaking, reading, and writing
• 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
• A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Able to successfully complete a background check

Responsibilities

• Foster strong relationships with participants
• Lean on your own recovery experience to provide mentoring and peer support
• Connect participants with social service resources and programs
• Track participant recovery plan progress
• Participate in training and professional development throughout the year, including the Peer Recovery Support training
• Share your experience with the community

Benefits

• Free individual health insurance – monthly premium 100% covered
• Child care assistance – based on family size and income
• Member assistance program
• Up to $7,395.00 for college tuition or student loans (members 55+ can transfer this award to a qualified family member)
• Federal student loan forbearance (payment pause) and interest repayment
• Time accrual toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED