Community Prevention Manager

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!

The Community Prevention Manager provides leadership, coordination, and oversight for programs that support elders, veterans, families, and tribal communities across the five Wabanaki Territories. This position ensures programs are community-driven, culturally grounded, data-informed, and aligned with organizational priorities. The Community Prevention Manager will oversee the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of tribal community public health programs; such as elder fall prevention, veteran and family support services, substance use and suicide prevention services, and other community prevention and health promotion efforts.

The position works collaboratively with the five tribal communities in Maine, community and state partners, tribal leadership, and WPHW staff to strengthen protective factors, promote wellness, and address identified community needs.

• This is a Full Time benefits eligible position.
• This position will be in-office position working 40 hours a week.
• This starting salary for this position is $65,000.00 annually.

• Provide oversight of programmatic implementation for elder, veteran, and community prevention programs.
• Provide programmatic guidance for work plan development in collaboration with WPH Grant Administrative staff.
• Monitor program performance to ensure deliverables, timelines, and outcomes are achieved.
• Ensure programs are implemented in a culturally responsive and trauma-informed manner.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and address emerging community needs.
• Oversee grant-funded activities and ensure compliance with funding requirements.

• Supervise and support program staff including Wabanaki Wise workers, Veteran Services Coordinator, and other prevention program personnel.
• Conduct regular supervision meetings and performance evaluations.
• Support staff professional development, training, and capacity building.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven team environment.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts.

• Guide the implementation of culturally relevant elder wellness initiatives, such as fall prevention, suicide prevention, aging in place, community connection, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure monthly elder activities, wellness events, outreach efforts, and educational opportunities are effectively delivered.
• Support the development of culturally appropriate fall prevention education, safety resources, and caregiver supports.
• Collaborate with tribal Elder Coordinators and tribal community representatives throughout the Wabanaki Territories.
• Promote intergenerational activities that strengthen connections between youth and Elders.

• Provide oversight and strategic direction for Veteran-focused services and initiatives.
• Support community engagement efforts that elevate Veteran voices and identify service gaps.
• Strengthen partnerships that improve access to benefits, healthcare, employment, housing, and peer support services.
• Assist with developing strategic plans and sustainable approaches to Veteran Wellness Programming.
• Promote culturally based programming and prevention activities that support Veteran well-being.

• Lead and oversee prevention initiatives focused on substance use, alcohol, and suicide prevention and promote community safety.
• Coordinate prevention education campaigns, outreach efforts, and community engagement activities.
• Foster partnerships with Tribal governments, public safety agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
• Ensuring prevention messaging reflects Wabanaki values, strengths, and cultural teachings.
• Monitor program outcomes and identify opportunities for community-driven prevention strategies.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with Tribal leaders, Elders, Veterans, community members, and key stakeholders.
• Represent WPHW at meetings, community events, conferences, and regional or national gatherings.
• Develop partnerships that enhance program visibility, sustainability, and impact.
• Facilitate collaboration across…