Peer Gambling Ambassador | Stairway to Recovery
Gandara Center
Location
Brockton, Massachusetts
Quick overview
The Peer Gambling Ambassador will participate in all required training and supervision, attending monthly statewide meetings and collaborating with other peer ambassadors across different locations. Key duties involve conducting community outreach and planning/facilitating both individual and group educational sessions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must demonstrate an openness to learning, serving the community, and embracing culturally diverse populations, with a preference for men of color who are in recovery. Minimum requirements include possessing or being willing to learn basic computer skills, while a valid driver's license and bilingual proficiency are preferred.
Job description
Why 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 Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days
- Mileage Reimbursement
Salary
Additional Benefits
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Culturally Diverse population
- Clinical Licensing Support
Job Title
Work Location: *Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary
Duties and 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
Minimum Qualifications
- Openness to learn and serve the community
- Openness to embracing and working with culturally and linguistically diverse men of color
- Preference is given to men of color and in recovery
- Openness to supporting all pathways of recovery
- Bilingual preferred
- Valid driver’s license preferred or in process
- Possess or willingness to learn basic computer skills
- HS or General Education Diploma Preferred
- Those who are Bilingual (English + Spanish) or Bicultural are encouraged to apply.
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
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Paid Vacations
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Discretionary Days
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Clinical Licensing Support