Certified Peer Navigator (Vacaville - CMF)

Amity Foundation•Vacaville, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching and Therapeutic Community, is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn, and join our community as a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator. This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs, helping the community and enhancing your training and experience in the field. Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development, implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building. Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal. The Peer Navigator instructs CBI Life Skills and Family Relations Programming.

Requirements

MUST be a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator to be hired. Candidates who include their Certification number on their resume will be prioritized. Or write the scheduled date of your Cal MHSA Test on your resume. If you do not have your Cal MHSA certification it is best you wait until you have your Cal MHSA Certification to apply or at least have a scheduled date for Cal MHSA Test. You will automatically be disqualified in system if you do not have your Cal MHSA Certification.
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.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Must possess Peer Support Specialist certification to be considered.

Responsibilities

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