Her Story
About Juanita
As a Recovery Navigator with RecoveryCorps
My main focus is helping people navigate systems (treatment, legal, housing, medical, benefits).
My duties include but are not limited to the following:
-Guiding clients through service systems step by step.
-Advocating with providers, courts, probation, or housing.
-Supporting them both emotionally and practically (appointments, paperwork, referrals).
And lastly
-Empowering my clients to set and achieve personal recovery goals.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Juanita
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to showing up consistently, even when I didn’t feel strong. I learned to accept help, stay accountable, and keep doing the next right thing. Over time, service to others became a stabilizing force in my own recovery, giving my life direction and purpose.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received was to do the work in front of me well and stay grounded in integrity. That mindset has helped me focus on impact, maintain healthy boundaries, and build a career rooted in trust and service rather than titles.
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