Recovery Navigator

Ampact; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual health insurance

Child care assistance

Education benefits

Job summary

Ampact is seeking a Recovery Navigator to provide peer support and guidance to individuals in recovery. You will foster strong relationships with participants, connect them to resources, and track their progress. Candidates must have at least one year of recovery experience and a high school diploma. The role offers full-time hours at a compensation of $16.24 per hour, along with benefits such as free health insurance and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be in recovery for at least one uninterrupted year from a substance use disorder.
• Dependable with a history of good attendance.
• 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong relationships with participants.
• Provide mentoring and peer support based on personal recovery experience.
• Connect participants with social service resources.

Skills

Peer support experience

Mentoring skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

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. 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

Essential Qualifications

By the time you begin your service with Recovery Corps, you should be:

• 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

Perks Package

Schedule

We are currently hiring for the 2026-27 program year. Positions run September 2026–July 2027.

• 40 hours per week
• Daytime hours
• Monday-Friday
• Time off on holidays

Pay & Benefits

Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Compensation: $16.24 per hour served and additional perks! Learn more.

• Free individual health insurance – monthly premium 100% covered
• Child care assistance – based on family size and income
• Member assistance program

Plus, great education benefits, including:

• Up to $7395.00 for college tuition or student loans (members 55+ can transfer this award to a qualified family member)
• Federal student loan forbearance (payment pause) and interest repayment
• Time accrual toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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