Prevention Facilitator - MHAT & PFS - McCall Behavioral Health Network

Prevention Facilitator

The McCall Prevention Facilitator functions as a member of the Prevention Department. The Prevention Facilitator will split their time supporting two community-based prevention initiatives. Half of their time will be spent supporting the Partnerships for Success (PFS) program, a youth substance use prevention coalition servicing the communities of Southbury and Thomaston. The other half of this position’s time will be spent supporting the Mental Health Awareness Training  (MHAT) program, a suicide prevention initiative focused on providing training and education to the wider Litchfield County community. Related responsibilities will include collaborating with other program staff on each initiative, implementing youth substance use prevention curriculum, supporting mental health promotion, providing suicide prevention training to various communities and populations, and promoting broad prevention programming in the identified regions. 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

Schedule is Monday to Friday with flexible hours

Pay Range begins at $24/hour

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health or related field is preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish is desirable. Strong leadership skills with the ability to function in a team environment and work 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. 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

• 4 Weeks of PTO that increases with years of service
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer paid premium
• Life Insurance - 100% employer paid
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 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 program prevention work by identifying, recruiting, supporting, training, informing, and retaining volunteer membership to the relevant initiatives.
• Assist with coordinating and implementing regular coalition meetings and trainings alongside other program staff.
• Research, plan, and implement best-practice prevention initiatives informed by the Strategic Prevention Framework.
• Support the monitoring of grant funded prevention projects - including those implemented by coalition members, deliverables, and reporting in accordance with grant requirements.
• Assist with the collection and development of program-specific data collection, documentation, and reporting.