Peer Gambling Ambassador | Brockton at Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWhy Work for Gandara:Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!Benefits:Retirement Plan 403(b)Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life InsurancePaid vacationsPaid holidays8 discretionary daysMileage ReimbursementSalary:Hourly Rate | $21Additional Benefits:Career Growth OpportunitiesCulturally Diverse populationClinical Licensing SupportJob Title: Peer Gambling AmbassadorWork Location: Brockton, MA *Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply *EOE M/F/D/V*Union/Non-Union Job Summary:The Peer Ambassadors we are searching for will work as a team 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.Duties and Responsibilities:Participation in all training activities and eventsAttend weekly supervisionAttend monthly statewide meetingsWork in collaboration with other peer ambassadors' locationsDevelop relationships with other community organizationsConduct outreach in the communityPlan and facilitate individual education sessions in the communityPlan and co-facilitate group education sessions in the communityReport education activities back to the team and supervisorMinimum Qualifications:Valid driver’s license preferred or in processPossess or willingness to learn basic computer skillsHS or General Education Diploma PreferredBilingual Preferred (Spanish/English)The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.