Healthy Acadia, a non-profit community health coalition providing health and wellness services in Washington and Hancock counties and across Maine, is seeking a dedicated Tribal Community Health Navigator to join our dynamic team. For over 20 years, Healthy Acadia has been building healthier communities and working to make it easier for all people to lead healthy lives.

This position is an integral part of our PROSPER Initiative, a care navigation program open to all families across Washington and Hancock counties. This specific Tribal Community Health Navigator position will focus on outreach and support within the Passamaquoddy community at Sipayik (Pleasant Point). The PROSPER program is available for individuals, children, and families impacted by substance use, as well as for affected others. This role requires a trusted community member who can provide culturally competent support and build strong relationships.

Location: Sipayik (Pleasant Point), Maine. This position requires in-person access to the community.

Position Type: Part-time (20 hours/week) with part-time benefits.

A key responsibility of this role will be leading parenting classes using the nationally recognized Native American Fatherhood & Families Association (NAFFA) curriculum. NAFFA’s programs are considered a "promising practice" by Indian Health Services (IHS) and are designed to strengthen families by helping participants understand the sacredness of their role as parents, build character, and strengthen their identity through their Native American heritage.

Responsibilities: The Tribal Community Health Navigator will work closely with community members and partners to:

• Become a certified facilitator for the NAFFA "Fatherhood is Sacred" and "Motherhood is Sacred" curriculum and host regular parenting classes for the community
• Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships within the Sipayik community
• Provide in-depth, culturally sensitive navigation and care coordination for clients
• Connect individuals and families with local and regional health care systems, social services, recovery resources, and other supports
• Work with the PROSPER team and community partners to build and strengthen referral systems
• Provide education and outreach about the PROSPER Initiative within the community
• Work with the evaluation team to obtain feedback from participants
• Travel throughout the Sipayik community to support clients in person, in addition to offering virtual support

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will be a trusted individual with deep roots in the community.

Required:

• Strong ties to and established rapport with the Passamaquoddy community at Sipayik
• Experience in facilitating groups, teaching classes, or leading meetings
• Lived experience navigating systems and accessing resources related to recovery, social services, or community health
• Cultural competence and a deep understanding of the community's values and needs
• Warm, personable, approachable, and able to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently within the community

Preferred:

• Personal or professional knowledge of the recovery process and pathways to recovery
• Experience in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field is a plus, but extensive life experience is highly valued
• A team player who is passionate about elevating the success of colleagues and the community

Application Details:

• This position is for a year and a half with possibility of continuation
• Regular travel throughout the service area is required

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references in a single document to: jobs@healthyacadia.org. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

Healthy Acadia provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Healthy Acadia takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated fairly during the application process and throughout their employment, without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type is not tolerated. Healthy Acadia is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.