Recovery Navigator - A Safe Haven Foundation

Ampact; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly stipend

Education awards

Job summary

Ampact is hiring Recovery Navigators to support individuals on their recovery journeys in Chicago. As a Recovery Corps member, you’ll use your own recovery experiences to provide guidance and support to others.

Your role will include connecting participants with resources and helping them set and achieve recovery goals. Full-time positions offer 40 hours of work per week, with flexible part-time options also available.

Join us and be part of a community making a difference!

Qualifications

• Must be in recovery for at least one uninterrupted year from a substance use disorder.
• Able to follow instructions and set a service schedule.
• Must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dependable

Good attendance

Basic computer skills

Fluent in English

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.

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!

Want to learn more? Watch this 4-minute video and see what it’s like to be a member. Or click here to view the position description.

Have questions? We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at 866-859-2825 [e-mail].

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 usedisorder
• 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 diploima or equivalent
• A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Able to successfully complete a background check

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

Part‑time positions are also available at 25 hours per week!

Compensation & Perks Package

Full‑timeAmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our stipend amounts and education awards: https://join.readingandmath.org/ or click here toLearn more.

About our Organization

Recovery Corps is powered by incredibleAmeriCorps members helping more people build a healthy life in recovery. The program launched in 2017 as a strategic partnership through ServeMinnesota and is administered by Ampact as part of its healthy futures program offerings.

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