Peer Navigator - CCI

Amity Foundation
24900 Highway 202 +2 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator credentials who can thrive in a collaborative, community-oriented prison setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with Cal MHSA certification and experience in community-based teaching or counseling
    — “MUST be a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator to be hired.”
  • Individuals who can manage structured programs and maintain detailed records
    — “Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.”
  • People who are comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team with prison and re-entry programs
    — “Work collaboratively with the CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff.”

Things to consider

  • Certification is mandatory, and candidates without it will be disqualified automatically.
    — “You will automatically be disqualified in system if you do not have your Cal MHSA Certification.”
  • The role involves physical demands, including lifting up to 25 pounds and prolonged sitting/standing.
    — “Faculty must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.”
  • The work environment may be noisy and fluctuating in temperature.
    — “The noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud.”

How to stand out

  • Include your Cal MHSA certification number on your resume to prioritize your application.
    — “Candidates who include their Certification number on their resume will be prioritized.”
  • Highlight experience in delivering evidence-based curriculum or similar programs.
    — “Facilitate CBI Life Skills and/or Family Relations classes using evidence based and standardized curriculum to the participants.”
  • Emphasize your ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage stress professionally.
    — “Ability to thrive in an environment that requires one to adapt to changing circumstances.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful participant progress
  • engaged participant action plans
  • effective collaboration
Typical background
Cal MHSA Certificationteaching or therapeutic experience

Skills & requirements

Required

CBI Life Skills And Family Relations ProgrammingClass FacilitationParticipant EvaluationTeam EngagementDocumentationCollaboration With Headquarters And Local Institutions

Preferred

Relapse Prevention Plan Development

Stack & domain

CBI Life SkillsFamily Relations ProgrammingARMSCdcr/cchcsCDCR Contracted StaffRelapse Prevention PlansAction PlansMake-up WorkClass FacilitationIndividual SessionsProgress EvaluationDocumentationTeamworkCohesivenessOffice ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailCommunicationConfidentialityProblem-solvingLeadershipClient ManagementCommunity BuildingCal MHSA Certified Peer NavigatorMental HealthRehabilitationCommunity Services

About the role

Original posting from Amity Foundation via Lever

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator. This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs helping the community and will also enhance your training and experience in the field.

About Amity:

Amity Foundation is 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.

Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

About the Position:

The Peer Navigator instructs CBI Life Skills and Family Relations Programming.

What You Will Do::

Essential Duties:

· 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.

What You Will Bring::

Required:

MUST be a Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator to be hired. Candidates who include their Certification number on their resume will be prioritized. Or write the scheduled date of your Cal MHSA Test on your resume.

**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.

Skills/Abilities:

· 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.

What We Offer::

  • Medical, Dental, Vision.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
  • 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
  • Organization committed to community action.
  • Community oriented workplace.

Additional Information:

ADA Information:

Physical Requirements:

· Faculty must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

· Frequently required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

· Frequently sitting and typing for extended periods of time.

· Occasionally required to reach, walk, climb, pull, push, grasp, stretch, stoop.

· Frequently required talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions.

Title: Peer Navigator ASP Reports To: Program Director

Job Number: N/A Department: Prison Projects

Position Number: N/A Location: Multiple (Regions 1,2,6)

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Supervises: No

Position Status: Full Time, Accrual Level FT1 Revised: 3/16/2026

· Frequently able to communicate verbally and in written form.

· Frequently able to use all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily tasks

· Required to wear comfortable and office appropriate clothes.

Mental Demands:

· Ability to thrive in an environment that requires one to adapt to changing circumstances.

· Ability to professionally work under pressure with difficult or temperamental students & faculty.

· Ability to handle mental and emotional stress related to the position.

Work Conditions:

· Generally, in an indoor office setting.

Environmental Conditions:

· The noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud.

· The temperature in the work environment is usually moderate to cool but can be cold or hot.

Travel:

· May travel locally as needed.

Compensation:

Full-Time

Onsite

Hourly wage: $25.00

Work performed in a state prison

Must possess Peer Support Specialist certification to be considered.

Source: Amity Foundation careers (Lever)

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