BASE Recovery Navigator

Hour House; Charleston (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hour House in Charleston, IL, is hiring a BASE Recovery Navigator to work with at-risk youth in Coles and Douglas counties. This role involves delivering evidence-based intervention sessions, mentoring youth, and collaborating with community support personnel.

The successful candidate will have personal recovery experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to community impact. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and valuable benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Recovery Navigators must be in personal recovery for a Substance Use Disorder and stabilized for a minimum of 2 years.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and pass all background checks.
• After one year of service, must obtain certification as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and rapport building with at-risk youth.
• Communication with affiliated support personnel in schools and social service agencies.
• Planning and coalition building within the community.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Strong people skills

Ability to provide classroom instruction

Job description

Hour House in Charleston, IL, is seeking to hire a BASE Recovery Navigator, this position will work as a team member in the delivery of evidence-based curriculum to Jr High and High School age at‑risk youth in Coles and Douglas counties. They will also provide a series of 3 evidence‑based intervention sessions and or workshops to youth who have begun substance use.

Responsibilities and Duties

Teaching, rapport building, communication with affiliated support personnel in schools and social service agencies, coalition building, community contacts, and planning.

Qualifications and Skills

Recovery Navigators must be in personal recovery for a Substance Use Disorder and stabilized for a minimum of 2 years. Those hired must have a willingness to share their personal history of substance use disorder and recovery. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a team member, the ability to provide classroom instruction, a professional demeanor, a valid driver’s license, and strong people skills. Candidates must pass all background checks and hold a valid driver’s license. After one year of service, mentors must obtain certification as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist. People with a criminal background are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid in Coles County, IL

Why Join Hour House?

Be part of a committed team working to make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a supportive work culture and the opportunity to contribute to a long‑standing organization that values integrity, compassion, and service.

Hour House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council (d/b/a Hour House) is accredited through CARF, licensed and funded in whole or in part through the Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).