Prevention Navigator

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Job description

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team! If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team! WPHW is a non-profit organization that serves four federally recognized tribes located in five communities: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Aroostook Band of Mi'kmaq, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, and the Penobscot Nation. Wabanaki traditions, language, and culture guide our approach and describe the ways we live in harmony with each other and the land we collectively share. Services are available to community members living on and off-reservation across the state of Maine.

Position Summary:

The full-time Prevention Navigator position is responsible for supporting the Harm Reduction Team. The navigator facilitates and engages individuals and communities in substance use, sexual health, and behavioral health Harm Reduction principles through the engagement of cultural events and other activities that promote healing and recovery for all people.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops content in collaboration with the Harm Reduction & Prevention team to support events, awareness days, and observances.

• Plans specific cultural activities and events related to prevention.

• Identifies opportunities to bring Wabanaki culture into harm reduction and prevention program offerings.

• Develops and facilitates cultural groups based on harm reduction practices.

• Coordinates cultural connection opportunities to support recovery-ready communities initiatives.

• Supports with outreach engagements, activities, and opportunities including community clean-up's, testing, and educational prevention programming.

• Maintains training and certifications to support program needs, including CTR (Counseling, Testing, Referral) training through ME CDC to support HIV/HCV testing and linkage to care.

• Prepares prevention resources and educational resources on harm reduction and prevention information, opioid overdose prevention, recovery supports and connections, and more in collaboration with Harm Reduction & Prevention team and manager to support identified programmatic needs.

• Attends and participates in individual and team check in's, staff meetings, and meetings as required from grantors or program support.

• Collaboration with community and community partners to support programs and services.
• Other duties, as assigned by Harm Reduction & Prevention Manager and/or Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness Leadership.

Education and Experience Required:

• Education and professional experience in substance use, prevention, and/or harm reduction or, psychology, social work, public health, and/or mental health-related fields is desired; equivalent to a minimum of 2 years.

• Has a strong understanding of Harm Reduction principles.

• Lived experience is desired.

• Training in trauma informed care, crisis prevention, de-escalation, and prevention desired.

• Must be willing to be certified in HIV / HCV screening / testing through DHHS.

• Must have or be able hold and maintain an active BLS/CPR certification.

• Must have ability to facilitate groups and trainings as needed in Bangor and Millinocket.

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Requires sitting, standing, reaching, and occasional pre-approved travel across Wabanaki communities.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• Ability to motivate staff.

• Logical problem solver who can operate under constraints.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to support multiple tasks and projects.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Have strong cultural competency skills / ability to meet people where they are/ trauma- informed.

• Must pass criminal background check.

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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