Peer Gambling Ambassador | Hope for Holyoke

Gandara Center • Holyoke, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Gambling Ambassador will participate in all training activities and events, attend weekly supervision and monthly statewide meetings. This role involves working in collaboration with other peer ambassadors' locations, developing relationships with other community organizations, and conducting outreach in the community. The ambassador will plan and facilitate individual and group education sessions in the community and report education activities back to the team and supervisor.

Requirements

• Openness to learn and serve the community
• Openness to embracing and working with culturally and linguistically diverse men of color
• Openness to supporting all pathways of recovery
• Possess or willingness to learn basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to men of color and in recovery
• Bilingual preferred
• Valid driver’s license preferred or in process
• HS or General Education Diploma Preferred
• Those who are Bilingual (English + Spanish) or Bicultural are encouraged to apply.

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

Benefits

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED