What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Wellness Coach position at Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association?
The Community Wellness Coach will facilitate a culturally grounded curriculum for youth focusing on suicide and substance abuse prevention, integrated with primary kayaking recreational activities. Must collaborate with project staff, tribes, communities, strategic partners and schools to deliver curriculum through recreational activities, gatherings, arts and crafts, and other supportive prevention activities. In collaboration with the Wellness Project Coordinator/BH Clinician, provide screening and referral services to participants requesting substance abuse/mental health treatment for themselves or for family. Advocate and assist in project postvention and curriculum review practices to provide culturally responsive care to those impacted by suicide death and attempts. Hours of work are 7.5 hours per day, 5 days a week.
