Certified Peer Navigator - SOL
About The Position
Amity Foundation is hiring a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator for its prison and re-entry programs. The Peer Navigator instructs Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) Life Skills and Family Relations programming, delivering evidence-based, standardized curriculum to participants. The role includes facilitating classes and individual sessions, evaluating and documenting participant progress, reinforcing participation expectations, and recording services in ARMS. The position collaborates with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions, and CDCR-contracted staff. The work is performed onsite in a state prison and may require local travel. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with an hourly wage of $26.25.
Requirements
- Must be a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator to be hired; applicants may include their certification number on their resume or provide 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.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate CBI Life Skills and/or Family Relations classes using evidence-based and standardized curriculum.
- 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 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- 401(k), 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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