Native Connections | Community Wellness Member | 450-2

AmeriCorps

Minot (ND)

On-site

USD 16,000 - 20,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Training

Stipend

Education award upon successful completion of service

Job summary

A community wellness organization seeks a Community Wellness Member in Minot, ND, to support suicide prevention and mental health promotion for local youth and families. The role emphasizes outreach and culturally grounded wellness activities to strengthen community support systems. Successful candidates will partake in training and earn educational awards upon completion of service. For more details, contact the program representative Victoria Nicholson.

Qualifications

Support suicide prevention and mental health promotion activities.
Focus on outreach and community-based prevention efforts.
Help improve protective factors and reduce stigma.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach and education within the community.
Participate in culturally grounded wellness activities.
Strengthen community capacity through programming.

Skills

Team Work

Public Health

Writing/Editing

Communications

General Skills

Recruitment

Youth Development

Community Organization

Education

Counseling

Leadership

Public Speaking

Conflict Resolution

Computers/Technology

Social Services

Teaching/Tutoring

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Native Connections | Community Wellness Member

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 & early‑intervention supports through culturally based healing circles, grief and loss support, youth & 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. Core activities include QPR suicide prevention trainings, Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) events, youth leadership development, and cross‑sector collaboration to reduce stigma and improve pathways to care. Guided by EMHC’s mission to provide safe, respectful, & compassionate care, Native Connections works to “strengthen the circle” by ensuring wellness is shared, culturally affirmed & community led. Note: This service opportunity is contingent upon successfully passing a background check conducted by the MHA Nation. The background check must be completed and cleared prior to an individual being offered a service position with the Community Builder Program.

Member Duties

Through the Community Builder Program, the Native Connections Community Wellness Member supports suicide prevention, mental health promotion, and culturally grounded wellness activities for Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) youth and families. This service opportunity focuses on outreach, education, and community‑based prevention efforts that strengthen protective factors, reduce stigma, and build community capacity.

Program Benefits