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AmeriCorps Recovery Coach
Job Location:
Job Location:
Stevens Point, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Portage County Justice Programs in partnership with AmeriCorps isseeking a dedicated AmeriCorps Recovery Coach memberto support individuals who are justiceinvolved and participating in local accountability and recoveryfocused programs. This is a full-time 34 hours per week on average position that will work from September 14 2026 - August 27 2027.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about recovery restorative justice and providing compassionate support to individuals navigating change. Flexible hours are available and the member will work closely with program staff to help participants stabilize stay engaged and succeed in their recovery goals. This position is supervised by the Justice Programs Director.
Time Requirement: 34 hours / week
Location: Stevens Point
What is the Recovery Coach membersResponsibility
The Recovery Coach will:
- Provide individualized recovery support to program participants through regular checkins resource navigation and encouragement.
- Assist participants in identifying recovery goals and connecting them with local services such as treatment providers peer recovery groups housing resources employment supports and transportation services.
- Support program staff by helping track participant progress attendance and engagement as needed.
Participate in staffing meetings team check-ins and collaborative planning with Justice Programs staff. - Help facilitate prosocial activities skillbuilding sessions or resource workshops for participants.
- Assist with outreach scheduling and communication with participants in the PreTrial OWI POST Sentence OWI Day Report and Adult Drug Treatment Court programs.
- Promote a recoveryoriented strengthsbased environment for all individuals served.
- Maintain accurate confidential records of service interactions in accordance with program guidelines.
- Participate in required AmeriCorps training and professional development.
What are the minimum requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old upon their start date of service
- Have a HSED or equivalent
- Be a citizen national or lawful permanent resident of the United States
- Individuals must be in recovery for at least 12 months or have recovery or substance use related lived experience. Demonstrated living wellness as evidenced by:
- No new legal charges during that 12-month period as confirmed by background check which Marshfield Clinic will conduct.
- A consistent specific and recurring schedule of self-care routines.
- Must be willing to complete a drug screening
- Must be available to attend member orientation September 14-17 and September 21-24 2026
What does this role offer
- Earn a bi-weekly allowance of $799.23(gross)
- No cost premium health dental and visioninsurance
- Low to no-costchildcare assistance
- $7395 educational award for tuition or student loan payback upon completing service
- Learn new skills; ideal gap-year or paid internship
- Flexible service hours to meet the needs of both the member and the program
- Handson experience in recovery support behavioral health and justiceinvolved programming
- Receive ongoing professional skills training throughout the year to build your resume
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals working toward stability sobriety and positive life change
- Ongoing support supervision and training from the Portage County Justice Programs and AmeriCorps Recovery Corps
Term of Service: September 14 2026 - August 27 2027
About Company
The Department's primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings.
