Kentucky Recovery Corps

6 days ago

Brooklyn NY, Kings County, NY; New York State, United States AmeriCorps & Senior Corps Full-time

We’ll train you to provide peer support to individuals as they work to maintain their progress in recovery. How does it work? You’ll meet with participants and provide guidance as they navigate resources, set goals, and develop recovery action plans. Through individualized support, you'll be part of creating more success stories Core 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 Member Duties : Essential Qualifications 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 Program

Benefits:
Training Childcare assistance if eligible Health Coverage Living Allowance Education award upon successful completion of service. #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps & Senior Corps