Peer Navigator - CHCF

About the role

Amity Foundation is an internationally acclaimed Teaching and Therapeutic Community providing a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed, responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development, implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building. Its guiding principles are Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, and Renewal. The Peer Navigator instructs CBI Life Skills and Family Relations Programming within prison and re‑entry programs, helping participants develop action plans and complete make‑up work while documenting progress in ARMS and collaborating with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions, and contracted staff. Located across multiple regions (Regions 1, 2, 6).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate CBI Life Skills and/or Family Relations classes using evidence‑based and standardized curriculum.
• Conduct class and facilitate individual sessions to develop action plans and/or provide make‑up work (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 CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator to be hired.
• Candidates should include their certification number on their resume; otherwise provide the scheduled date of the Cal MHSA test.
• Applicants without certification will be automatically disqualified.
• Physical requirements: frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequently sit and/or stand for extended periods; frequently sit and type for extended periods; occasionally reach, walk, climb, pull, push, grasp, stretch, stoop; frequently talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• 401(k), HSA, and life insurance programs.
• Organization committed to community action.
• Community‑oriented workplace.

Pay

Hourly wage: $25.00 (range $25‑$25 per hour).

Schedule

Full‑time, on‑site position.