AmeriCorps, often referred to as a domestic Peace Corps, places individuals within communities to commit a year to serving others. AmeriCorps is a real-life education and work experience wrapped into one. As a member, you will learn teamwork, leadership, responsibility and other essential skills that will benefit you while gaining personal satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference in your community.
This program places individuals across sites in Wisconsin. Members will undergo training in the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) model of recovery coaching and serve as recovery coaches. Recovery coaches will focus on helping those impacted by a prescription drug, opioid, and other substance use disorder through one-on-one contact, outreach phone calls, and community education. **This position is located in multiple locations across Wisconsin.**
Term of Service: 9/8/2025 - 08/28/2026
Benefits for full-time positions (1,700 hours - 35-40 hours per week):
Health, vision, and dental insurance for member - premium paid in full
Modest living stipend
Childcare assistance (if qualified), up to 100% of costs
$7,395 education award upon successful completion of service
Forbearance on qualified student loans and interest accrual payments while serving
Professional training and service gear
Required Orientation & Training for all positions (expenses covered):
September 8 - 12, 2025
September 15 – 19, 2025
Please apply only if you are able to attend these trainings.
Job Qualifications
Applicants must be 17 years of age by September 8, 2025 to start and possess or be working towards a high school diploma or GED/HSED and pass required background checks.
The ideal candidate will have at least one year in recovery or lived experience.
AmeriCorps specific applications are available for completion here:
https://marshamer.memberclicks.net/memberapp
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.