Prevention Navigator

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness•Bangor, ME

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Prevention Navigator is responsible for supporting the team and community by facilitating and engaging individuals and communities in services and education regarding substance use, sexual health, and behavioral health principles through the engagement of cultural events and other activities that promote healing and recovery for all people.

Requirements

Education and professional experience in substance use, prevention, 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 Prevention Services 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
Must Pass all required background checks
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
Willingness to travel with some overnights for training, meetings, gatherings, and events.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience is desired
Training in trauma informed care, crisis prevention, de-escalation, and prevention desired

Responsibilities

Develops content in collaboration with the Prevention Services team to support events, awareness days, and observances
Plans specific cultural activities and events related to prevention
Identifies opportunities to bring Wabanaki culture into program offerings
Develops and facilitates cultural groups based on best 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 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 Manager of Prevention Services and/or Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness Leadership