The Prevention Facilitator delivers prevention education to students, staff, and families within a school setting. They are responsible for developing youth-led prevention groups and implementing environmental prevention strategies in partnership with community members.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have an Associate or Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related human services field. Alternatively, 1-3 years of experience in prevention with a high school diploma is preferred.
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Job description
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
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Medical Benefits
Mileage Reimbursement
401(k) With Employer Match
Flexible Work Schedules
Monthly Bonus Program
Recognition And Rewards
Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
Free CEU Trainings
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
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 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.
Market context
Prevention roles in Ohio remain community-focused
In Ohio, prevention facilitator roles are often tied to schools, youth programs, and community health efforts, so candidates with human services education or prevention experience may see steady interest. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both direct service skills and familiarity with counseling, social work, or outreach settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show prevention experience, communication skills, and readiness to work in community-based settings.
