Certified Peer Navigator — Prison Programs

Lever, Inc.; Jamestown (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays

401K, HSA & Life insurance

Job summary

Amity Foundation is seeking compassionate individuals to join our California prison and re-entry initiatives as a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator. You will teach life skills and family relations using evidenced-based curricula and document progress in ARMS.

Must hold Cal MHSA certification; include certification number or test date for priority consideration. This is a full-time, on-site role in state facilities with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• MUST be a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator to be hired.
• Candidates who include their Certification number on their resume will be prioritized.
• If you do not have your Cal MHSA certification it is best you wait until you have your Cal MHSA Certification to apply or at least have a scheduled date for Cal MHSA Test.
• You will automatically be disqualified in system if you do not have your Cal MHSA Certification.

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; 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

Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Amity Foundation is seeking compassionate individuals to join our California prison and re-entry initiatives as a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator. You will teach life skills and family relations using evidenced-based curricula and document progress in ARMS.

Must hold Cal MHSA certification; include certification number or test date for priority consideration. This is a full-time, on-site role in state facilities with competitive pay and benefits.