Certified Peer Navigator - FSP

Amity Foundation•Represa, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Amity Foundation is seeking a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator to work with its prison and re-entry programs. The Peer Navigator instructs Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI) Life Skills and Family Relations programming using evidence-based, standardized curricula. The role includes conducting classes and individual sessions, evaluating and documenting participant progress, reinforcing participation expectations, and recording service delivery in ARMS. The position works collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions, and CDCR-contracted staff. Work is generally in an indoor office setting at a state prison, with local travel as needed. The role requires adapting to changing circumstances and professionally handling pressure and mental or emotional stress related to working with students and faculty.

Requirements

Must be a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator to be hired; candidates should include their certification number on their resume or list the scheduled date of their Cal MHSA test.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to foster teamwork and cohesiveness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to operate general office equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work professionally under pressure with difficult or temperamental students and faculty.
Ability to handle mental and emotional stress related to the position.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; sit and/or stand for extended periods; reach, walk, climb, pull, push, grasp, stretch, stoop; talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions.
Frequently communicate verbally and in writing and use close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision to complete daily tasks.
Wear comfortable, office-appropriate clothing.

Responsibilities

Facilitate CBI Life Skills and/or Family Relations classes using evidence-based and standardized curriculum.
Conduct classes and individual sessions to develop action plans and/or provide make-up work; this does not include developing relapse prevention plans.
Evaluate and document the progress of participants assigned to classes.
Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms and expectations for participation and completion.
Document delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS.
Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions, and CDCR-contracted staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel locally as needed.