Introduction
iDECIDE facilitators come from many backgrounds and can be school personnel or personnel from non-school partner organizations. The ideal facilitator is driven by a passion for supporting the future well-being of our youth, a willingness to learn techniques to best support them, and is dedicated to the iDECIDE mission. The iDECIDE team provides a workshop, continuing education, and facilitator coaching and support, so that facilitators can focus on what matters: listening, connecting with, and empowering our youth.
Facilitator Requirements:
Middle or high schools in the state of Massachusetts OR any youth-serving individual or organization (including, but not limited to: Community-Based Organizations, Faith-Based Organizations, Tribal-Affiliated Organizations, Independent Providers, and anyone interested in learning more);
Completion of iDECIDE Intake Form (inquire at iDECIDE@mgh.harvard.edu);
Completes iDECIDE Facilitator Training (trainings posted here);
Adheres to the standardized curriculum, materials and protocols;
Maintains certification and bi-annual fidelity checks
Facilitator Core Skills/Competencies:
Possesses cultural competency;
Recognizes student substance use is a health issue that compromises well-being and can be appropriately addressed through education and intervention;
Builds rapport and make connections with students; and
Has positive, optimistic, authentic, engaging personality with clear communication skills.
Approaches youth substance use through a restorative lens