Recovery Navigator

Ampact • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

Recovery Navigators serve with Recovery Corps, an organization supporting recovery communities. Members receive training to provide peer support to individuals working to maintain progress in recovery. They meet with participants, guide them in navigating resources, setting goals, and developing recovery action plans, and provide individualized support. Positions are for the 2026–27 program year, running September 2026 through July 2027, at 40 hours per week during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, with time off on holidays. Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a stipend of $16.24 per hour served, paid every two weeks, and additional benefits.

Recovery Corps was launched in 2017 as a strategic partnership through ServeMinnesota and is administered by Ampact as part of its healthy futures program offerings. Ampact prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics and offers reasonable accommodation upon request.

Requirements

• Be in recovery for at least one uninterrupted year from a substance use disorder by the start of service.
• Be dependable and have a history of good attendance.
• Be able to understand and follow instructions.
• Be able to set a pace and maintain a service schedule based on the agreed-upon hours commitment.
• Have basic computer skills, such as email and navigating online.
• Be fluent in English speaking, reading, and writing.
• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Successfully complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong relationships with participants.
• Use personal recovery experience to provide mentoring and peer support.
• Connect participants with social service resources and programs.
• Track participants’ progress on recovery plans.
• Participate in training and professional development throughout the year, including Peer Recovery Support training.
• Share personal experience with the community.

Benefits

• Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a stipend of $16.24 per hour served, paid every two weeks.
• Free individual health insurance with the monthly premium 100% covered.
• Child care assistance based on family size and income.
• Member assistance program.
• Up to $7,395 for college tuition or student loans; members age 55 or older may transfer the award to a qualified family member.
• Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment.
• Time accrual toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Time off on holidays.

What This Job Offers

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