Emerging Leader Recovery Navigator – Youth Mental Health

Recovery Corps is seeking emerging leaders to join our team of Recovery Navigators. As someone who knows what it’s like to build a healthy life in recovery, you can help others do the same through mentoring, peer support and resource navigation. Embrace the opportunity to be a key player in the next generation of recovery support. Together, we can make a difference on the path to recovery!

As a Recovery Navigator, you’ll serve at an organization committed to addressing the growing issue of substance use. You will play a crucial role in addressing the challenges of substance use, empowering individuals to build healthier lives. You will engage in professional development and comprehensive skills-based training to earn additional credentials and certificates.

Join our AmeriCorps team on a mission make recovery possible for more Americans! This position is specifically focused on recruiting Navigators and serving those who are in recovery from substance use disorders for 2024 - 25 program year. Put your passion into action – become a Recovery Navigator and be the difference!

How You’ll Take Action

• You work with others to maintain their progress in recovery.
• Leaning on your own recovery experience to provide mentoring and peer support.
• Assisting clients in navigating social service resources and programs.
• Participate in training and professional development throughout the year, including the Peer Recovery Support training.
• Foster strong relationships with clients to help build their confidence and skills, while encouraging them to have agency over their own recovery.
• Gain valuable professional experience while embedded in a local recovery organization.
• Share your experience with the wider community as a Recovery Corps ambassador.

Want to Learn More?

Watch this 4-minute video and get a glimpse of what it’s like to be a member! Or click here to view the position description.

It Starts with a Passion

Our Navigators come from all walks of life. The most important qualification is a passion to make a difference in your community – and meet the following minimum qualifications.

By the time they begin their service, our Navigators are:

• In recovery for at least one uninterrupted year from a substance use disorder by the start date.
• Must not exceed the age of 29 by the start of your service date
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), internet searches, data entry, email communication (with attachments), databases and software use, and videoconferencing.
• Fluent in English for speaking, reading, and writing English fluently
• 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

*Applicants who have received deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are not eligible to serve in our programs at this time. DACA applicants may be eligible for AmeriCorps VISTA programs, for more information click here.

While you’re making a difference, you’ll receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks and additional perks! As an AmeriCorps program we have both federally provided benefits and program specific benefits.

Federal Benefits include:

• Up to $6895.00 in Education Award
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award* which can be used to pay tuition or repay qualified student loans. Individuals 55+ at the start of their service term may gift their award to a family member. Click Here for more information.
• Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment.
• Time accrual toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Program Specific Benefits by hours commitment per week

40 Hours

• $1200 stipend paid every two weeks.
• Individual health insurance — monthly premium 100% covered.
• Child care assistance — based on family size and income.

25 Hours

• $725 stipend paid every two weeks.

Have Questions?

We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at 866-859-2825 or join@ampact.us.

About Our Organization

Recovery Corps is powered by community-minded individuals who serve as AmeriCorps members. Recovery Corps is an Ampact program and part of our healthy futures program offerings. As national organization that demonstrates the power of national service to solve complex social problems by creating innovative programs that focus on the key areas of education, environmental stewardship, and healthy futures for communities.

Ampact will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, familial status, military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

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