Recovery Navigator

1 month ago


Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States Ampact Full time
Join Our Mission to Support Recovery Communities

As a Recovery Navigator with Recovery Corps, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals to build healthier lives. Our team is dedicated to addressing the challenges of substance use disorders and promoting recovery through mentoring, peer support, and resource navigation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work collaboratively with clients to maintain their progress in recovery
  • Utilize your own recovery experience to provide mentoring and peer support
  • Assist clients in navigating social service resources and programs
  • Participate in training and professional development, including the Peer Recovery Support training
  • Foster strong relationships with clients to promote confidence and agency in their recovery
  • Gain valuable professional experience while embedded in a local recovery organization
  • Share your experience with the wider community as a Recovery Corps ambassador
Requirements:
  • At least one uninterrupted year of recovery from a substance use disorder
  • Dependable and 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
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), internet searches, data entry, email communication (with attachments), databases, and software use, and videoconferencing
  • 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
Perks and Benefits:
  • Federally provided benefits, including up to $7,395 in Education Award, federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment, and time accrual toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Program-specific benefits, including a $1,200 stipend paid every two weeks, individual health insurance monthly premium 100% covered, and child care assistance based on family size and income

At Ampact, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are an equal opportunity employer.