Prevention Facilitator

Where New Paths Begin

OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

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. The right candidate will facilitate prevention programs to students pre-school through high school, school staff and families. 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.

Reasons why it is GREAT to work for OhioGuidestone

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.

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:

• NEW higher pay rates
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Competitive medical benefits including a zero-out of pocket monthly option for employee or employee children!
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays; two 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
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings. 

^{We believe that fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our organization. Embracing diversity not only promotes a culture of respect and belonging, but it also enhances creativity, innovation, and problem-solving, ultimately contributing to our collective success.}