Prevention Trainer - Part Time

TN Voices; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Tennessee Voices Inc. is seeking a Prevention Trainer to deliver high-quality prevention education and trainings across assigned regions.

You will work with youth, families, schools, and community partners to promote mental wellness and resilience, aligning with program standards and state regulations. The role emphasizes emergency preparedness, data collection, and collaboration, with a focus on trauma-informed practices and inclusive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Public speaking and group facilitation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person and virtual trainings, workshops, and presentations to diverse audiences.
• Facilitate evidence-based prevention programs and curricula.
• Create safe, inclusive, trauma-informed learning environments.
• Adapt facilitation style to meet participant needs.
• Maintain professionalism and positive participant engagement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Relationship building

Trauma-informed

Organization

Time management

Adaptability

Professionalism

Tech proficiency

Bilingual (nice to have)

Education

Family Support Specialist certification eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

• Location 500 Professional Park Dr,Goodlettsville, TN, 37072,United States
• Base Pay $23.26 / Hour
• Job Category Social Services, Non Profit, Education
• Employee Type Non Exempt PT

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Tennessee Voices Inc. is Tennessee’s collaborative leader in mental health and family well-being. Each year, we serve thousands of children, parents, and adults across all 95 counties with services that prevent crisis, heal trauma, and build long-term stability. Our model works because it’s whole-family, trauma-informed, and community-driven. By healing parents alongside their children, providing critical resources like housing and mental health support, and advocating for systemic change, TN Voices helps families thrive and communities grow stronger.

Summary:

The Prevention Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality prevention education, skill-building workshops, and community-based trainings to youth, families, schools, and community partners across assigned regions. This position supports prevention initiatives focused on mental wellness, substance misuse prevention, youth resilience, family strengthening, and trauma-informed practices.

Responsible for fulfilling all duties related to emergency preparedness, evacuation, and client safety, including support of individuals who may not be capable of self-preservation, in accordance with TN Voices Employee Policies and TN State Department regulations and CARF Standards.

Training and Facilitation

• Deliver engaging in-person and virtual trainings, workshops, and presentations to diverse audiences
• Facilitate evidence-based and evidence-informed prevention programs and curricula
• Create safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed learning environments
• Adapt facilitation style to meet participant needs and learning styles
• Maintain professionalism and positive participant engagement during all trainings

Community Engagement & Relationship Building

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, agencies, families, and community partners
• Support outreach and recruitment efforts for prevention programs and trainings
• Represent the organization professionally at community meetings, events, and coalitions
• Promote awareness of prevention resources and services available within the community
• Adapt training techniques to meet the diverse learning styles of participants
• Foster an inclusive and participatory learning environment that encourages active engagement and knowledge retention
• Participate in new hire orientation, onboarding activities and offboarding processes

Program Support & Documentation

• Complete required documentation, attendance records, surveys, and reports accurately and timely
• Assist with scheduling, coordination, and preparation for trainings and events
• Support program evaluation efforts through data collection and participant feedback
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, grant requirements, and program standards

Team Collaboration & Professional Development

• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to improve program quality and outcomes
• Demonstrate openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning
• Support organizational initiatives and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Public speaking and group facilitation abilities
• Relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills
• Professionalism and accountability
• Basic technology proficiency, including Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms
• Eligible for Family Support Specialist certification
• Experience with evidence-based prevention or parenting programs
• Bilingual abilities are a plus

Core Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication, including public speaking and group facilitation skills
• Relationship building, interpersonal effectiveness, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and professional approach to service delivery
• Organization, time management, and accountability in completing responsibilities
• Adaptability, problem-solving, and sound judgment in dynamic environments
• Basic technology proficiency, including Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, push, pull and carry/lift up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to climb, bend or crouch. Specific mental abilities required by this job include continuous concentration to detail; ability to remember multiple tasks, oral and written communication; and an attention span of 1+ hour(s) on a task.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Performance Evaluation:

Employees are evaluated on an annual basis. Performance Reviews are completed electronically by the employee’s direct supervisor then reviewed and approved by regional or program leadership. Employees are given the opportunity to review their performance evaluation with their supervisor and will be required to acknowledge receipt of the annual review electronically.

Core Values:V.O.I.C.E.

V – Vulnerability and Integrity. We lead with truth and act with authenticity. We choose deeds over words and transparency over pretense. We hold ourselves and each other accountable by following through on our commitments. Trust is built through kind, honest, ethical, and clear communication. We know our strengths and share them with intention.

O – Openness and Connection. We foster belonging and celebrate one another. We promote an environment where everyone feels safe, included, and heard. We value diverse perspectives, invite honest feedback, and lead with a welcoming spirit. We celebrate our wins—big and small—and lift each other up through support, presence, and shared pride in our work.

I – Innovation and Growth. We cultivate curiosity and embrace change. We embrace lifelong learning and welcome questions, feedback, and growth. We keep an open mind and heart, recognizing there is always more to learn and new perspectives to consider. No idea is too small and no voice is too quiet. We lean into the unknown, explore bold ideas together, and support one another across roles because shared growth moves us all forward.

C – Compassion and Hope. We lead with heart and serve with purpose. We show up with dedication, warmth, empathy, and humility. We listen with care and assume the best in others. We stay present and grounded, even when things are difficult, because we believe in the future we’re building for every child, family, person, and community we serve.

E – Experience and Insight. We believe in the power of lived and learned experiences. We rise by lifting others. We are driven by a deep passion for service and guided by the voices of those we serve. Our purpose is to help others flourish and build resilience and a better future. Grounded in joy, lifted by humor, and guided by vision, we stay focused on what matters to create lasting, meaningful change.

Promotion & Advancement:

Tobe considered for promotion toa higher position, the employee must have met the personal and professional development requirements established by the companyand must have demonstrated strong on-the-job performance. Please see your supervisor or manager for additional details.

Job Accommodations:

If you need to request reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of this job, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct, comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies (including HIPAA and confidentiality requirements), promptly report compliance concerns, and actively participate in required compliance and ethics training to support a culture of accountability and quality care