Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator — Prison Programs

Amity Foundation; San Quentin (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

HSA

Life insurance programs

Community action organization

Job summary

Amity Foundation, a compassionate teaching and therapeutic community, seeks a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator to work in prison and re-entry programs. The role involves delivering Life Skills and Family Relations programming, documenting progress, and collaborating with CDCR/CCHCS teams in a challenging environment.

Must be Cal MHSA certified or have a scheduled test date; emphasis on organization, confidentiality, and proficient use of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Must be a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator to be hired.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate CBI Life Skills and/or 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.
• 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

Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Office management

Confidential information handling

Office equipment operation

Microsoft Office or similar

Job description

Amity Foundation, a compassionate teaching and therapeutic community, seeks a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator to work in prison and re-entry programs. The role involves delivering Life Skills and Family Relations programming, documenting progress, and collaborating with CDCR/CCHCS teams in a challenging environment.

Must be Cal MHSA certified or have a scheduled test date; emphasis on organization, confidentiality, and proficient use of Microsoft Office.