Prevention Facilitator

  • Torrington
  • Mccall Behavioral Health Network

PREVENTION FACILIATATOR

The McCall Prevention Facilitator functions as a member of the Prevention Department. The Prevention Facilitator will dedicate their  Full-time  position to implementing several prevention programs in the City of Torrington, Connecticut, focusing on leading a community-based youth substance use prevention coalition. Other activities will include implementing youth substance use prevention curriculum, suicide prevention training and curriculum implementation, mental health promotion, and promoting broad prevention programming in the Torrington School District. The position will have a flexible 40 hour per week schedule based on the timing of the various groups and programs throughout the year.

Non-Exempt, Full time

Pay range begins at: $24.00/hour

Schedule is Monday to Friday with flexible hours 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health or a related field is required; 2 years of direct prevention work experience can be used as a degree alternative. Strong leadership qualities with the ability to function in a team environment and in collaboration with schools, law enforcement, and other community leaders is critical. Strong group facilitation skills are critical. Demonstrated ability to effectively implement prevention initiatives with diverse populations in a culturally responsive and respectful manner is required. Excellent communication and documentation skills, attention to detail, computer skills, organization, and time management skills are required. Experience with sustainability planning and goal setting is important. The position also requires a flexible schedule and local travel.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk, using the phone, and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Valid Driver’s license required.

BENEFITS

  • PTO 4 weeks accrued biweekly, with annual increases
  • Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer paid premium
  • Life Insurance - 100% employer paid
  • Voluntary Vision Insurance
  • AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • 2 Gym Membership Options

AGENCY OVERVIEW

The McCall Behavioral Health Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire hope and promote wellness and healing through a continuum of behavioral health services — prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community engagement — for individuals of all ages and families across Western Connecticut. For more than 50 years, we have reached out to those who often feel isolated in their struggles and have never turned anyone away for their inability to pay. Led by President and CEO Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, our passionate team of highly trained professionals is committed to helping individuals and families overcome adversity, foster resilience, and achieve wellness. With locations in Canaan, Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury, and Winsted, McCall serves over 3,500 clients annually, supporting individuals wherever they are on their recovery journey. At McCall, our mission is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that everyone in our community has equitable access to best-in-class care and the resources they need to heal and thrive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Expand the capacity of the local coalition’s work by identifying, recruiting, supporting, training, informing, and retaining coalition membership.
  • Coordinate and implement regular coalition meetings and trainings.
  • Research, plan, and implement best-practice prevention initiatives informed by the Strategic Prevention Framework
  • Monitor grant funded prevention projects - including those implemented by coalition members - deliverables, and reporting in accordance with grant requirements.
  • Manage grant spending and budget in collaboration with the grant business official.
  • Collaborate with program Evaluator for program-specific data collection, documentation, and reporting. Develop and operationalize long-term sustainability goals for community activities and coalition initiatives

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