Prevention Facilitator Franklin

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 and educate prevention programming to students in various 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 the development of group design and structure, and providing leadership to implement environmental prevention strategies.

• Accountability:
  • The Prevention Facilitator reports to the lead agency and school principal, superintendent, or identified school staff advisor (reporting structure is determined by each school).
  • The Prevention Facilitator will facilitate prevention programs to students from pre-school through high school, school staff, and families. Prevention programs may include whole classroom, small group, or individual consultations.
  • The Prevention Facilitator will work with high schools to develop a youth-led prevention group by educating school staff and students on youth-led prevention, assisting in the development of group design and structure, providing leadership to implement environmental prevention strategies, and coordinating these efforts with the community.
  • The Prevention Facilitator will assist youth-led prevention groups in developing and utilizing logic models and tracking outcomes.
• Responsibility:
  • The Prevention Facilitator is primarily responsible for working in partnership with the school, building leadership teams, and community members to support successful implementation of prevention programming.
  • Work with the school and students to provide the prevention programming selected by the school.
  • Participate actively in school-wide planning and governance teams.
  • Conduct 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 students, staff members, and involved community members.
  • Implement a continuous quality improvement process and strategies, using a data-informed process.
  • Maintain resource information to promote available opportunities with the school and/or community.
  • Act as a representative of the schools and agency at community functions.
  • The Prevention Facilitator may be responsible for other components, depending on the school, under the direction of the identified school contact person. The principal holds final decision-making authority regarding services provided at the school.
  • Maintain 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 the supervisor.

• The work environment can include an agency office, school-based setting, or in the community.
• Solid team player, flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• English reading and writing skills required.
• Verbal interaction with coworkers and representatives from outside agencies.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the school and community.
• Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, basic database usage, and basic typing.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and discretion.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or another related human services field.
• One to three years in the field of Prevention preferred, along with a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Experience with outreach, prevention, or supportive services preferred. Experience working with children and families also preferred.

• Free CEU trainings
• Competitive medical benefits at a low monthly cost with various 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, from intern to hire, and across locations.
• 401(k) with employer match option.
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
• Monthly bonus program.
• Recognition and rewards.