Native Connections Community Wellness Member Job Devils Lake area,North Dakota USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Position: Native Connections Community Wellness Member | 450-1

Native Connections Community Wellness Member | 450-1

Ameri Corps – Part-time – North Dakota – Salary Negotiable – Posted Feb 16

The MHA Nation EMHC Native Connections program is a community-driven initiative focused on suicide prevention, mental health promotion, and healing from historical and intergenerational trauma among Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) youth and families on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Rooted in cultural teachings and community strengths, the program integrates trauma‑informed, culturally grounded approaches that honor identity, belonging, and resilience.

Native Connections expands access to prevention and early‑intervention supports through culturally based healing circles, grief and loss support, youth and family education, and coalition building across schools, health, behavioral health, and community partners. The program emphasizes upstream prevention by strengthening protective factors such as cultural connection, positive relationships, coping skills, and community belonging.

Member Duties

Support suicide prevention, mental health promotion, and culturally grounded wellness activities for MHA youth and families.
Engage in outreach, education, and community-based prevention efforts that strengthen protective factors, reduce stigma, and build community capacity.
Participate in QPR suicide prevention trainings, GONA events, youth leadership development, and cross-sector collaboration.
Background check required as determined by the MHA Nation.

Program Benefits

Education award upon successful completion of service.
Living allowance.
Stipend.
Training.

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours.
Permits working at another job during off hours.

Service Areas

Community and Economic Development
Tribal
Environment
Community Outreach
Education
Health
Children/Youth

Program Type

Ameri Corps State / National

Program Dates

01/21/2026 – 12/31/2026

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education Level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17;
Maximum:
None

Program Locations

North Dakota

Accepting Applications

From 01/21/2026 to 12/31/2026

Contact

Victoria Nicholson
18 2nd St SE Suite 2
Minot, ND 58703
701‑712‑7304
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