Recovery Navigator — Peer Support for Lasting Recovery

Ampact; Portsmouth (VA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours per week

Daytime hours

Monday-Friday

Time off on holidays

Free health insurance

Child care assistance

Member assistance program

Tuition or student loan benefits

Job summary

Recovery Corps is seeking a Recovery Navigator to support individuals in recovery through peer mentorship and resource navigation. You will help participants set goals, develop recovery action plans, and track progress with dedicated guidance.

This AmeriCorps role offers a 40-hour work week, daytime hours, Monday–Friday, with a biweekly stipend and comprehensive benefits. Training opportunities and a commitment to serve the recovery community are included.

Qualifications

• In recovery for at least one uninterrupted year from a substance use disorder.
• Dependable with a history of good attendance.
• Able to understand and follow instructions.
• Able to set a pace and maintain a service schedule.
• Have basic computer skills (like email and navigating online).
• Fluent in English for speaking, reading, and writing.

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 Peer Recovery Support training.
• Share your experience with the community.

Skills

Fluent in English

Peer support

Relationship building

Recovery experience

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Recovery Corps is seeking a Recovery Navigator to support individuals in recovery through peer mentorship and resource navigation. You will help participants set goals, develop recovery action plans, and track progress with dedicated guidance.

This AmeriCorps role offers a 40-hour work week, daytime hours, Monday–Friday, with a biweekly stipend and comprehensive benefits. Training opportunities and a commitment to serve the recovery community are included.