Certified Peer Navigator - HDSP
About The Position
Amity Foundation is hiring a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator to support its prison and re-entry programs. The Peer Navigator instructs Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) Life Skills and Family Relations programming using evidence-based, standardized curricula. The position involves facilitating classes and individual sessions, evaluating and documenting participant progress, reinforcing class norms, and recording services in ARMS. The role collaborates with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions, and CDCR-contracted staff. Work is performed onsite in a state prison, with local travel as needed. The position is full-time and non-exempt, reports to the Program Director, and does not supervise others.
Requirements
- Must hold Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator certification to be hired; candidates should include their certification number on their resume or list the scheduled Cal MHSA test date.
- 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 use repetitive motions.
- Wear comfortable, office-appropriate clothes.
- May travel locally as needed.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate CBI Life Skills and/or Family Relations classes using evidence-based and standardized curricula.
- Conduct classes 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 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- 401K, HSA, and life insurance programs.
- Community-oriented workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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