Peer Specialist

Cal MHSA Certified Peer NavigatorAmity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community.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.The Peer Navigator instructs CBI Life Skills and Family Relations Programming.What You Will Do:· 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: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 InformationADA 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.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.$25 - $25 an hour Full-Time Onsite Hourly wage: $25.00 Work performed in a state prison Must possess Peer Support Specialist certification to be considered. Amity Foundation