Recovery Navigator at Ampact in Whitesburg, KY

RECOVERY NAVIGATOR Job Locations US-KY-Whitesburg ID 2026-62595 Location : Postal Code 41858 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 or join@ampact.us.   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   Part-time positions are also available at hours per week!   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 $7,395 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   ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION About Our Organization Recovery Corps is powered by incredible AmeriCorps 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. Ampact prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age (40 and over), religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodation available upon request. This document is available in alternative formats.   OPTIONS Apply nowApply Refer Email this position to a friendEmail Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com