Certified Peer Navigator - ISP
About The Position
Amity Foundation is hiring a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator to instruct Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI) Life Skills and Family Relations programming for prison and re-entry programs. The role involves delivering evidence-based, standardized curriculum to participants, supporting individual sessions and action plans, and documenting and evaluating participant progress. The position works collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions, and CDCR-contracted staff. Work is performed onsite in a state prison, generally in an indoor office setting, with local travel as needed.
Requirements
- Must be a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator to be hired; applicants without certification must have a scheduled Cal MHSA test date, and applicants without either 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.
- 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 wear comfortable, office-appropriate clothes.
Nice To Haves
- Include the Cal MHSA certification number on the resume; candidates who do so will be prioritized.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate CBI Life Skills and/or Family Relations classes using evidence-based, standardized curriculum.
- Conduct classes and facilitate individual sessions to develop action plans and/or provide make-up work; developing relapse prevention plans is excluded.
- 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 and an organization committed to community action.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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