Recovery Navigator - Goochland Powhatan Community Services

Ampact•Goochland, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Be the difference in others' recovery journeys with Recovery Corps. As someone who knows what it’s like to build a healthy life in recovery, you can help make recovery possible for more people! Join Recovery Corps as a Recovery Navigator and you’ll spend your days at an organization committed to serving recovery communities. We’ll train you to provide peer support to individuals as they work to maintain their progress in recovery. Through individualized support, you'll be part of creating more success stories!

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 diploima 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