What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMERGING LEADER RECOVERY NAVIGATOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH position at Ampact?
Position Summary :
Recovery Corps is seeking emerging leaders to join our team of Recovery Navigators. As someone who knows what its 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, youll 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 Youll 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 its 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 :
Perks Package :
While youre making a difference, youll 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 :
Program Specific Benefits by hours commitment per week
40 Hours
25 Hours
Have Questions? : Have Questions?
Wed 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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