Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator - Prison Programs

Amity Foundation; Blythe (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays

401K, HSA, & Life insurance

Job summary

Amity Foundation in California seeks compassionate individuals to join as a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator. The role supports CDCR/CCHCS prison and re-entry programs, delivering life skills and family relations curricula.

You will facilitate classes, document progress in ARMS, collaborate with staff, and uphold professional standards. Must hold Cal MHSA certification; uncertified candidates should wait or provide certification date. This is a full-time, onsite position offering hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to foster teamwork and cohesiveness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate CBI Life Skills and Family Relations classes using evidence based and standardized curriculum to the participants.
• Conduct class 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 their classes.
• Engage participants daily, reinforce group norms and expectations for participation and completion
• Document delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS.
• Work collaboratively with the CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Office management

Confidential information handling

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Amity Foundation in California seeks compassionate individuals to join as a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator. The role supports CDCR/CCHCS prison and re-entry programs, delivering life skills and family relations curricula.

You will facilitate classes, document progress in ARMS, collaborate with staff, and uphold professional standards. Must hold Cal MHSA certification; uncertified candidates should wait or provide certification date. This is a full-time, onsite position offering hourly pay.