Problem Gambling Ambassador (FT)

Full Time
Springfield, MA 01109
Posted
Job description
MHA is hiring immediately for a Problem Gambling Ambassador. The Problem Gambling Ambassador engages the Greater Springfield Community in raising awareness in efforts to provide education and prevention towards problem gambling. This role is based solely on outreach aimed at education and prevention. This is a grant funded position with expectancy to run from 1/1/2021- 6/30/2023. This individual is required to have experience with substance misuse and be a certified recovery coach.
The Problem Gambling Ambassador Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Valid driver’s license, sufficient automobile insurance, acceptable driving record, and a safe reliable vehicle during working hours.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, prioritize tasks, take initiative, follow through, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
  • Good oral, written, computer, and organizational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, patience, caring, and compassion.
  • Cheerful, outward-going personality.
  • Demonstrates ability to engage and build respectful and collaborative relationships.
  • Must be at least twenty-one years old.
  • Familiarity with local community resources.
The Problem Gambling Ambassador Qualifications:
  • Lived experience with psychiatric diagnosis, extreme states, substance use, and/or trauma.
  • Prior experience in advocacy or peer support role preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent. (GED)
  • Certified Recovery Coach.

EEOC Statement: MHA Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MHA Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


About Mental Health Association, Inc.:

What We Do MHA (Mental Health Association) helps people live their best life. We provide access to therapies for emotional health and wellness; services for substance use recovery, developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury; services for housing and residential programming, and more. With respect, integrity and compassion, MHA provides each individual served through person-driven programming to foster independence, community engagement, wellness and recovery. Why It Matters The youth, adults, seniors and families we serve want the same things in life as anyone: to have friends, work, go to school, have meaningful relationships, express themselves (and be heard), and be accepted in their community for who they are. With our help and resources from a caring community, people can live their potential, in their community, every day. How We Think Starting in the 1960s, MHA’s groundbreaking efforts and advocacy helped to transition people away from institutional living to a life in our community. This became a model for the deinstitutionalization movement. Today, our leadership continues to advance awareness of mental health conditions and needs at local, regional and national levels. We drive compassionate care for those challenged by mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use, homelessness, acquired brain injury and more.

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