AmeriCorps Recovery Coach

Overview

Portage County Justice Programs, in partnership with Ameri Corps, seeks an Ameri Corps Recovery Coach member to support individuals who are justice‑involved and participating in local accountability and recovery‑focused programs. This full‑time (34 hours per week) position runs from September 14, 2026 to August 27, 2027 and is located in Stevens Point.

• Provide individualized recovery support through regular check‑ins, 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.
• Track participant progress, attendance, and engagement; participate in staffing meetings, team check‑ins, and collaborative planning with Justice Programs staff.
• Help facilitate pro‑social activities, skill‑building sessions, or resource workshops for participants.
• Assist with outreach, scheduling, and communication with participants in the Pre‑Trial OWI, POST Sentence OWI, Day Report, and Adult Drug Treatment Court programs.
• Promote a recovery‑oriented, strengths‑based environment for all individuals served.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of service interactions in accordance with program guidelines.
• Participate in required Ameri Corps training and professional development.

• Must be at least 18 years old upon the start date of service.
• Have a HSED or equivalent.
• Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
• Have been in recovery for at least 12 months or have recovery or substance‑use related lived experience and demonstrate wellness, evidenced by no new legal charges during that 12‑month period and 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.

• Earn a bi‑weekly allowance of $799.23 (gross).
• No cost premium health, dental, vision, and insurance.
• Low to no‑cost childcare assistance.
• $7,395 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.
• Hands‑on experience in recovery support, behavioral health, and justice‑involved programming.
• Receive ongoing professional skills training throughout the year to build your résumé.
• 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 Ameri Corps Recovery Corps.

September 14, 2026 – August 27, 2027.