School Services Training and Operations Coordinator

Aspen Hope Center•Basalt, CO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The School-Based Training and Operations Coordinator is a leadership role on the School-Based Team that supports both internal program operations and the development of strong, sustainable school mental health systems across districts from Aspen to Parachute. This position focuses on prevention, early intervention, training, and capacity building for educators, administrators, clinicians, and families to create responsive, trauma-informed, and supportive school environments. This role also leads tobacco and substance use prevention efforts, including staff training, school-based interventions, and collaboration with regional prevention initiatives. The position advances comprehensive school mental health systems by increasing mental health literacy, strengthening Tier 1–3 supports within the MTSS framework, improving system coordination, and enhancing collaboration between schools and mental health resources. A central focus is building staff capacity to identify and respond to student needs early, reducing escalation to more intensive levels of care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, public health, education or related field required
Excellent public speaker
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including diplomacy, candor, and tact
Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Ability to display non-judgmental attitude
Ability to remain solution-focused and respectful in all interactions with staff, co-workers, partners, and clients.
Ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, adapting communication and service delivery as needed.
Skilled in basic computer operations – Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Internet and data management
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision
Ability to uphold confidentiality and discretion at all times
Ability to maintain composure, professionalism, and structure in any given situation

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, public health, education or related field preferred
Experience in training, group facilitation, and leadership preferred
English/Spanish bilingual abilities preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with partners from Aspen to Parachute to align regional goals, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement of school mental health systems through resource mapping and service evaluation.
Coach and consult with educators, administrators, and school-based clinicians to strengthen classroom interventions, small groups, and Tier 2 supports.
Support schools in developing and strengthening Tier 1–3 mental health systems, including universal screening, progress monitoring, data-informed decision making, and intervention tracking.
Design and deliver trainings for school staff, students, and families on mental health literacy, suicide prevention, tobacco and substance use prevention, trauma-informed practices, de-escalation, and crisis response.
Assist in designing referral pathways and tiered systems for movement between levels of support and connection to crisis services.
Participate in monthly supervision with the BHA’s SBMHS Program Manager.
Complete the Safety Net Provider Quarterly Retrospective Report for the SBMHS Program.
Represent AHC in district, school, and community partnership meetings as assigned.
Collaborate with the School Services Director to develop and coordinate clinician training, team workshops, and onboarding/orientation for school-based clinicians.
Support operational excellence and quality improvement through administrative chart audits, documentation review, and ongoing monitoring of compliance and performance standards.
Assist with the development of annual impact reports, grant deliverables, and program evaluation activities, and provide operational feedback during clinician performance evaluations in partnership with the Clinical Supervisor.
Meet regularly with the School Services Director and school leadership teams to ensure alignment, effective communication, and coordination of school-based mental health services.
Partner with schools, crisis team staff, and school-based clinicians to strengthen crisis response procedures, postvention protocols, and school mental health and wellness team processes.
Develop and provide schools with ongoing reports, data summaries, program updates, and feedback surveys to support transparency, accountability, and continuous quality improvement.
Develop, coordinate, and distribute family-facing mental health resources, training, and newsletters to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and support youth and family mental health needs.
Promote culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive mental health practices across school communities.
Support and coordinate the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of tobacco and substance use prevention programming across partnering schools and communities.
Facilitate a coalition of community partners focused on substance use prevention, connecting schools, families, and organizations around shared regional goals.
Support the implementation of the Dimensions Tobacco Prevention Group curriculum in middle and high schools, and provide training to school-based clinicians on prevention strategies, early intervention, and the integration of prevention messaging into school wellness efforts.
Support schools in utilizing data, screening tools, and needs assessments to inform prevention programming, identify areas of need, and evaluate program effectiveness and impact.
Attends all staff meetings and participates in scheduled supervision with the Hope Center team and School Services Director.
Represents AHC at two internal and/or external events during the year, determined in collaboration with their supervisor.
Completes required training based on program needs and availability.
Participates in four AHC workshops annually.
Serves on one AHC committee, encouraged.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience and credentials
Opportunities for continuing education, supervision, and professional development
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Paid time off
Medical, dental and vision insurance available
403b retirement plan with discretionary employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Annual employee wellness reimbursement
Annual professional development reimbursement
Volunteer Time Off