This is a Job Description for a Recovery Project Coordinator in Dixon, Illinois

Summary: Be the difference in others' recovery journeys with Recovery Corps. Our communities are facing an opioid epidemic, and local organizations need your help to address this crisis. Join Recovery Corps — together we can make a difference on the path to recovery! As a Recovery Project Coordinator, you’ll help organizations expand their services to more people who have been affected by substance use disorders. You will work with a team of professionals to support people in recovery by evaluating and creating internal programs, building external partner networks, creating training programs or developing recovery workforce pipelines. Join our AmeriCorps team on a mission make recovery possible for more Americans! We're actively seeking members for 2024-25 program year. Put your passion into action — become a Recovery Project Coordinator and help build healthier communities!

Duties & Responsibilities: Help organizations build capacity to address the opioid epidemic. Coordinate and support a variety of projects, program development and outreach activities. Receive recovery and skill-based training, professional development, and ongoing support from staff. Gain valuable hands-on experience, build your professional network and launch your career while embedded at a local recovery organization. Share your experience with the wider community as a Recovery Corps ambassador.

Requirements and Qualifications: 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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  

Job #548046