Certified Peer Navigator - ISP
About The Position
Amity Foundation is seeking a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator for its prison and re-entry programs. The Peer Navigator instructs CBI Life Skills and Family Relations programming, using evidence-based and standardized curricula. The role involves facilitating classes and individual sessions, developing participant action plans or make-up work (but not relapse prevention plans), evaluating and documenting participant progress, and collaborating with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions, and contracted staff. The position is based onsite in a state prison, with local travel as needed. The work is generally performed in an indoor office setting and involves a moderate-to-loud noise level and temperatures that may range from cold to hot. The position reports to the Program Director and does not supervise others.
Requirements
- Must hold Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator certification to be hired; applicants may include their certification number on their resume or provide the scheduled date of their Cal MHSA test. Applicants without certification or a scheduled test date will be disqualified.
- 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.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Ability to 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.
- Frequently sit and/or stand for extended periods, including sitting and typing for extended periods.
- Occasionally reach, walk, climb, pull, push, grasp, stretch, and stoop.
- Frequently talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions.
- Wear comfortable, office-appropriate clothing.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate CBI Life Skills and/or Family Relations classes using evidence-based and standardized curricula.
- Conduct classes and individual sessions to develop action plans and/or provide make-up work; do not develop 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.
- Travel locally as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- 401(k), HSA, and life insurance programs.
- Community-oriented workplace.
- Organization committed to community action.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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