Certified Peer Navigator (CHCF)

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:

Education and Experience Required:

· N/A

Preferred:

· N/A

 

Certifications or Licenses Required:

· Peer Navigators must be certified by CalMHSA.

Preferred:

· N/A

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.

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.

What We Offer:

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