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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. 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 Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : 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 Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms :

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Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development . Skills :

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Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National Program Recovery Navigator Program Start/End Date 08/25/2026 - 07/24/2027 Work Schedule Full Time Education level High school diploma/GED Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99 Program Locations ILLINOIS Accepting Applications From 03/23/2026 To 12/15/2026 To apply : Phone 6122063030 E-mail mikala.bedor@ampact.us Website https://recovery-ampact.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchLocation=-12797-&mobile Contact Mikala Bedor Mikala Bedor 1200 s Washington Ave Minneapolis MN 55407 6122063030 mikala.bedor@ampact.us www.ampact.us Listing ID 130698

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