Certified Peer Navigator — Prison Reentry Programs

Amity Foundation; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K, HSA, Life insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Community action oriented organization

Community oriented workplace

Job summary

Amity Foundation is seeking compassionate individuals to join our international Teaching and Therapeutic Community as a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator. The role supports prison and re-entry programs, delivering life skills and family relations programming to participants.

Responsibilities include facilitating classes, conducting sessions, and documenting progress while working with CDCR/CCHCS and local staff.

Qualifications

• Must be Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator; certification number on resume prioritized.
• If not certified, schedule date for Cal MHSA Test or wait to apply.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate CBI Life Skills and/or Family Relations classes using evidence based curriculum.
• Conduct class and individual sessions to develop action plans or provide make-up work.
• Evaluate and document progress of participants in assigned classes.
• Engage participants daily, reinforce group norms and participation.
• Document delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS.
• Collaborate with CDCR/CCHCS HQ, local institutions, and contracted staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Office management systems

Confidential information handling

Office equipment operation

Microsoft Office

Education

Cal MHSA Certification/Peer Navigator

Job description

Amity Foundation is seeking compassionate individuals to join our international Teaching and Therapeutic Community as a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator. The role supports prison and re-entry programs, delivering life skills and family relations programming to participants.

Responsibilities include facilitating classes, conducting sessions, and documenting progress while working with CDCR/CCHCS and local staff.