Recovery Navigator

Ampact • Campton, KY

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About The Position

Recovery Corps seeks Recovery Navigators to provide peer support to individuals working to maintain their progress in recovery. Members meet with participants, help them navigate resources, set goals, and develop recovery action plans. The position draws on the Navigator’s own recovery experience to offer individualized mentoring and support. Recovery Corps provides training, including Peer Recovery Support training, and members participate in ongoing professional development.

Positions are for the 2026–27 program year and run from September 2026 through July 2027. Members serve 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, along with additional benefits.

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 according to the agreed-upon hours commitment.
• Have basic computer skills, such as using email and navigating online.
• Be fluent in spoken, written, and read English.
• 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.
• Education benefit of 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
• Education Level: High school or GED