Recovery Navigator: Peer Mentor & Resource Connector

Ampact; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Education Award

Training and development

Job summary

Ampact’s Recovery Corps seeks a Recovery Navigator to support individuals in recovery, meeting with participants, guiding resources, and developing action plans to help them maintain progress. You’ll build meaningful relationships and use your own recovery experience to mentor others, while connecting participants with social services and community programs.

In this role you’ll track progress, participate in ongoing training, and share experiences with the broader community.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Recovery peer support

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ampact’s Recovery Corps seeks a Recovery Navigator to support individuals in recovery, meeting with participants, guiding resources, and developing action plans to help them maintain progress. You’ll build meaningful relationships and use your own recovery experience to mentor others, while connecting participants with social services and community programs.

In this role you’ll track progress, participate in ongoing training, and share experiences with the broader community.