Peer Navigator - CCWF

Amity Foundation•Chowchilla, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Amity Foundation is seeking a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator for its prison and re-entry programs. The Peer Navigator instructs Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI) Life Skills and Family Relations programming, using evidence-based and standardized curricula. The role involves delivering classes and individual sessions, evaluating participant progress, documenting services, and collaborating with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions, and contracted staff. Work is performed onsite in a state prison, generally in an indoor office setting, with local travel as needed. The position is full-time and non-exempt, and does not supervise others. Amity Foundation describes itself as a community committed to inclusion and habilitation for people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. The organization promotes community building through research, development, implementation, and dissemination of information. The role requires a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator. Applicants without certification may apply if they have a scheduled Cal MHSA test date; the posting states applicants without certification or a scheduled test date will be disqualified. The position may require adapting to changing circumstances and handling pressure and emotional stress. Physical demands include lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, sitting or standing for extended periods, and occasional reaching, walking, climbing, pulling, pushing, grasping, stretching, and stooping.

Requirements

Must hold Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator certification to be hired; candidates may include their certification number on their resume. Applicants with a scheduled Cal MHSA test date may apply, but 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.
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.
Must 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; relapse prevention plans are not included.
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.