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MVP Recovery

Chester County Recovery Navigator

Exton, PA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Lived experience in recovery is welcomed and valued What Makes This Position Unique This is a first-of-its-kind opportunity to help shape and define recovery culture throughout Chester County. The ...

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Chester County Recovery Navigator

MVP Recovery

Exton, PA • On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary representative for MVP Recovery throughout Chester County by attending outreach events and building community relationships.

  • Plan, organize, coordinate, and facilitate monthly recovery-focused events and activities.

  • Provide administrative and clerical support to the MVP Recovery administrative team, including scheduling, communication, and documentation.

Job description

Chester County Recovery Navigator
Be the Ambassador for MVP in Chester County
At MVP Recovery, our mission is simple: remove barriers and increase access to care while creating pathways to hope, healing, and long-term recovery. As one of the most comprehensive behavioral health and recovery support organizations in the Philadelphia region, we are looking for a passionate, energetic, and creative individual to launch and lead a brand-new position unlike anything else in the field.
This is not just a job. This is an opportunity to build community, inspire hope, and bring the spirit of recovery to life throughout Chester County.
We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Chester County Recovery Navigator to serve as the face, heart, and soul of MVP Recovery in Chester County. This individual will help unite the recovery community through innovative outreach, creative recovery events, and meaningful community engagement designed to promote health, hope, healing, and recovery while breaking stigma and bringing people together.
If you are passionate about recovery, community-building, event planning, outreach, and making a real impact - this position is for you.
Position Overview
The Chester County Recovery Navigator will play a key leadership role in developing and expanding MVP Recovery's presence throughout Chester County. This individual will organize, coordinate, and facilitate engaging monthly recovery-focused events while building strong relationships with individuals in recovery, families, providers, community organizations, and local stakeholders.
The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, highly motivated, creative, outgoing, organized, and deeply passionate about recovery and community engagement. This role requires flexibility, energy, and the ability to inspire others while representing the mission and culture of MVP Recovery.
This position also includes front-end administrative and clerical responsibilities while working directly alongside MVP Recovery's administrative team to support daily operations and organizational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Community Outreach & Engagement
  • Serve as the primary representative and ambassador for MVP Recovery throughout Chester County
  • Attend community outreach events, provider meetings, networking events, recovery functions, and public awareness initiatives
  • Build relationships with community partners, treatment providers, recovery organizations, local leaders, and recovery advocates
  • Promote recovery awareness, education, and stigma reduction throughout the community
  • Help expand MVP Recovery's visibility and impact throughout Chester County

Recovery Event Planning & Facilitation
  • Plan, organize, coordinate, and facilitate monthly recovery events and activities
  • Create innovative, fun, engaging, and recovery-centered experiences designed to unite the recovery community
  • Develop events that promote hope, wellness, connection, sober fun, and community healing
  • Encourage participation from individuals in recovery, families, providers, and the broader community
  • Coordinate logistics, outreach, promotion, volunteers, and event execution

Administrative & Clerical Support
  • Provide front-end administrative and clerical support to the MVP Recovery administrative team
  • Assist with scheduling, communication, documentation, data entry, and general office responsibilities
  • Support program operations and organizational initiatives as needed
  • Maintain professionalism and organization in all administrative duties

Qualifications
  • Passion for recovery, behavioral health, and community engagement
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Creative thinker with the ability to develop exciting and meaningful recovery initiatives
  • Strong organizational and event-planning abilities
  • Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a team environment
  • Comfortable speaking publicly and engaging with diverse community members
  • Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends depending on events and outreach activities
  • Experience in recovery support services, outreach, behavioral health, event coordination, community engagement, or related fields preferred
  • Lived experience in recovery is welcomed and valued

What Makes This Position Unique
This is a first-of-its-kind opportunity to help shape and define recovery culture throughout Chester County. The Chester County Recovery Navigator will help bring people together, create safe and empowering recovery spaces, and build a stronger, healthier recovery community.
We are looking for someone who brings:
  • Energy
  • Passion
  • Creativity
  • Enthusiasm
  • Leadership
  • Compassion
  • Vision

Someone who wants to truly make a difference and bring the MVP Recovery spirit to Chester County.
Why Join MVP Recovery?
At MVP Recovery, we believe in supporting not only the individuals and families we serve - but also our team members. We foster a positive, supportive, mission-driven culture focused on teamwork, compassion, innovation, and professional growth.
Benefits Include:
  • PPO Health Insurance Coverage
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • IRA Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Widener University Tuition Discount for Staff and Dependents
  • Robust Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Opportunities for Advancement and Professional Growth

Join one of the largest and most comprehensive recovery support organizations in the Philadelphia region and become part of a team dedicated to changing lives and strengthening communities every day.

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