Prevention Facilitator Fairfield County

Job Summary The Prevention Facilitator is an entry-level role for those who want more experience with behavioral health and prevention while working in a school setting. Prevention Facilitators present & educate prevention programming to students in varies grades. Facilitators will work with high schools to develop a youth led prevention group by educating school staff and students on youth led prevention, assisting in development of group design and structure and providing leadership to implement environmental prevention strategies.

Essential Functions:

Accountability:

The Prevention Specialist Facilitator reports to the lead agency and school principal, superintendent or identified school staff advisor (reporting structure is determined by each school). The Prevention Specialist Facilitator will facilitate prevention programs to students pre-school through high school, school staff and families. Prevention programs may include whole classroom, small group or individual consultations. The Prevention Specialist will work with high schools to develop a youth led prevention group by educating school staff and students on youth led prevention, assisting in development of group design and structure and providing leadership to implement environmental prevention strategies and coordinate these efforts with the community. The Prevention Specialist Facilitator will assist youth led prevention groups in developing and utilizing logic models and tracking outcomes.

Responsibility:

The Prevention Specialist Facilitator is primarily responsible for working in partnership with the school, building leadership teams and community members to support successful implementation of prevention programming. Working with the school and students to provide the prevention programming selected by the school. Participate actively in school-wide planning and governance teams Conducting regular check-in meetings with identified school personnel to review goals and progress of prevention programming. Provide leadership, education, support and growth opportunities for all team members including student, staff members, and involved community members Implementing continuous quality improvement process and strategies, using a data informed process Maintaining resource information to promote available opportunities with school and or community Acting as a representative of the schools and agency at community functions The Prevention Specialist Facilitator may be responsible for other components, depending on the school, under the direction of the identified school contact person. The principle holds final decision making authority regarding services provided at the school. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department specific projects. In times of need, may be asked to complete related duties other than those indicated above as assigned by their supervisor. The Prevention Specialist Facilitator reports to the lead agency and school principal, superintendent or identified school staff advisor (reporting structure is determined by each school). The Prevention Specialist Facilitator will facilitate prevention programs to students pre-school through high school, school staff and families. Prevention programs may include whole classroom, small group or individual consultations. The Prevention Specialist will work with high schools to develop a youth led prevention group by educating school staff and students on youth led prevention, assisting in development of group design and structure and providing leadership to implement environmental prevention strategies and coordinate these efforts with the community. The Prevention Specialist Facilitator will assist youth led prevention groups in developing and utilizing logic models and tracking outcomes. The Prevention Specialist Facilitator is primarily responsible for working in partnership with the school, building leadership teams and community members to support successful implementation of prevention programming. Working with the school and students to provide the prevention programming selected by the school. Participate actively in school-wide planning and governance teams Conducting regular check-in meetings with identified school personnel to review goals and progress of prevention programming. Provide leadership, education, support and growth opportunities for all team members including student, staff members, and involved community members Implementing continuous quality improvement process and strategies, using a data informed process Maintaining resource information to promote available opportunities with school and or community Acting as a representative of the schools and agency at community functions The Prevention Specialist Facilitator may be responsible for other components, depending on the school, under the direction of the identified school contact person. The principle holds final decision making authority regarding services provided at the school. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department specific projects. In times of need, may be asked to complete related duties other than those indicated above as assigned by their supervisor.

Performance/Physical Requirements:

Work environment can include an agency office, school based setting, or in the community Solid Team Player being flexible and efficient in a fast pace environment English reading and writing skills required Interacts verbally with coworkers and representative from outside agencies Organizational skills and attention to detail Works flexible hours including evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the school and community Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic database usage, as well as basic typing Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment and discretion

Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelors degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other related human service field, Or, one to three years in the field of Prevention preferred with a high school diploma or equivalency. Experience with outreach, prevention or supportive service is preferred. Experience working with children and families is also preferred Benefits include: Free CEU trainings Competitive medical benefits at a low monthly cost & different family plans to explore. Ten paid holidays; some are exchangeable Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations 401(k) with employer match option Employment Assistance Program (EAP) Mileage reimbursement Monthly bonus program Recognition and rewards Diploma or better. Associates or better in Social Work or related field. Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.