In PersonOnsite; multiple regional work locations are indicated in the position details, with local travel as needed.
TrainingCorporate & Technical Training
About the job
Requirements
Must hold Cal MHSA Certified Peer Navigator certification or have a scheduled date for the Cal MHSA test; candidates with a certification number on their resume will be prioritized.
Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail.
Be able to foster teamwork and cohesiveness.
Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills.
Have extensive knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
Be able to maintain confidential information.
Be able to operate general office equipment.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Frequently sit and/or stand for extended periods, including sitting and typing for extended periods.
Occasionally reach, walk, climb, pull, push, grasp, stretch, and stoop; frequently talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions.
Be able to communicate verbally and in writing and use close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision to complete daily tasks.
Wear comfortable, office-appropriate clothing.
Thrive in an environment that requires adapting to changing circumstances.
Work professionally under pressure with difficult or temperamental students and faculty.
Handle mental and emotional stress related to the position.
Work in an indoor office setting with noise levels that may range from moderate to loud and temperatures that may range from moderate or cool to cold or hot.
Responsibilities
Facilitate CBI Life Skills and/or Family Relations classes using evidence-based and standardized curriculum.
Conduct classes 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 the progress of participants assigned to classes.
Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms and expectations for participation and completion.
Document delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS.
Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, the local institution, and CDCR-contracted staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel locally as needed.
Salary Range: 25 to 25 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)
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.
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.
· 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.