Peer Gambling Ambassador

Description

Peer Gambling Ambassador

Job Category: Operations-Prevention & Recovery
Requisition Number: PEERG001339
Part-Time
LocationsShowing 1 location
Holyoke, MA 01040, USA

Job Details
Description

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged To Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V

The Gndara Center provides residential, mental health, substance abuse, and preventive services for children, adults, and families across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. We believe in our communities and value cultural diversity and strive to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse community. Our mission is to promote the well-being of Hispanics, African-Americans, and other culturally diverse populations, through innovative, culturally competent behavioral health, prevention, and educational services Empowering Lives. Restoring Families

We are searching for a Peer Ambassador to join our center on a part-time basis to deliver problem gambling prevention education to primary men of color with a history of substance misuse. These services are delivered in community-based settings, within communities disproportionately impacted by problem gambling in Massachusetts. This initiative is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Problem Gambling Services.

Responsibilities

Participation in all training activities and events
Attend weekly supervision
Attend monthly statewide meetings
Work in collaboration with other peer ambassadors’ locations
Develop relationships with other community organizations
Conduct outreach in the community
Plan and facilitate individual education sessions in the community
Plan and co-facilitate group education sessions in the community
Report education activities back to the team and supervisor
Training: The peer ambassadors will be trained in the prevention of problem gambling and related subjects prior to delivering services. Additional, ongoing support, training, and technical assistance will be provided as part of the employment.

Requirements

High School or General Education Diploma
Knowledge in the field of substance abuse, good verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred to be in recovery for a period of no less than 2 years.
Be familiar with the local recovery community
Valid driver?s license and dependable transportation required.
Bilingual in Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, or Portuguese, Bicultural encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Retirement Plan 403(b) Employer Match
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid vacations
Paid holidays
8 discretionary days a year
Hiring Incentives**
Mileage reimbursement
Wellness incentive