Recovery Navigator

4 days ago

Pulaski, Virginia, United States Ampact Full time
Position Summary

As a Recovery Navigator with Recovery Corps, you will play a crucial role in addressing the challenges of substance use disorders and empowering individuals to build healthier lives. This role requires a strong passion for making a difference and a commitment to serving recovery communities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with others to maintain their progress in recovery.
  • Provide mentoring and peer support to individuals in recovery.
  • Assist clients in navigating social service resources and programs.
  • Participate in training and professional development throughout the year, including the Peer Recovery Support training.
  • Foster strong relationships with clients to help build their confidence and skills while also encouraging them to have agency over their own 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
  • Be in recovery for at least one uninterrupted year from a substance use disorder.
  • 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, depending on the agreed upon hours commitment.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), internet searches, data entry, email communication (with attachments), databases and software use, and videoconferencing.
  • Be fluent in English for speaking, reading, and writing.
  • Be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
  • Be able to successfully complete a background check.

Perks Package
  • Receive a stipend every two weeks.
  • Have individual health insurance - monthly premium 100% covered.
  • Have child care assistance - based on family size and income.

About Our Organization
Recovery Corps is powered by community-minded individuals who serve as AmeriCorps members. Recovery Corps is an Ampact program and part of our healthy futures program offerings. As a national organization, Ampact demonstrates the power of national service to solve complex social problems by creating innovative programs that focus on the key areas of education, environmental stewardship, and healthy futures for communities.

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