Team Lead, Gambling Prevention Specialist

Signature Health•Maple Hts., OH

About The Position

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values, putting people first , striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more Robust earned paid time off program (PTO) Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles) Professional Development Support SCOPE OF ROLE Reporting to the Program Manager, Gambling Treatment & Prevention, the Team Lead, Gambling Prevention Specialist, will be successful by effectively planning, coordinating, and implementing Signature Health’s problem gambling prevention initiatives and grant-funded programming. The Team Lead, Gambling Prevention Specialist serves as a community-facing subject matter resource, delivering high-quality prevention education, strengthening community engagement and referral pathways, and integrating problem gambling into broader primary prevention efforts (alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and related behavioral health topics). The Team Lead, Gambling Prevention Specialist ensures compliance with all applicable grant requirements and agency standards (including CARF and Ohio Department of Behavioral Health Services), fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and collecting and reporting program data to drive continuous improvement and support program growth. HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED Effectively plan, coordinate, and implement problem gambling prevention initiatives and associated programming. Support the day-to-day implementation of problem gambling prevention and treatment grants, ensuring deliverables are completed successfully. In collaboration with supervisor, provide support and guidance to prevention team members. Assess individual and community needs, as well as risk factors related to problem gambling behaviors, to guide prevention strategies. Develop, create, and deliver prevention-based presentations in a self-directed, professional manner for youth and/or adult audiences. Provide education that promotes health and wellness with a focus on problem gambling and other addictions (alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use). Collaborate with Marketing and other internal teams to promote prevention services through outreach materials and communications (e.g., press releases, mailings, brochures, information packets, and speaking engagements). Market training and presentations to external partners and organizations to increase awareness, referrals, and community engagement. Lead and represent Signature Health in prevention-focused coalitions and partnerships, while building strong relationships with schools, jails, and community organizations to broaden the reach of prevention efforts Strengthen community engagement through measurable outreach (e.g., number of presentations delivered, referrals made, surveys collected). Foster and sustain positive relationships with stakeholders, referral sources, and community partners across the service area. Monitor and ensure compliance with grant requirements, regulatory standards, and agency policies and procedures (including CARF and Ohio Department of Behavioral Health Services). Identify and provide input into the implementation of environmental prevention strategies designed to influence social norms and reduce risk. Collect, maintain, and manage data to complete required reports accurately and on time; use data to make recommendations for program expansion. Enhance and expand the library of trainings in response to community demand and emerging trends. Implement micro-systems that improve efficiency, reporting quality, and coordination with other agency teams. Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and agency-wide activities as scheduled. Uphold professional ethics and confidentiality, including knowledge of client rights and grievance procedures. Maintain required certification/licensure status and meet ongoing professional development expectations. Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to ensure professional development plans for Prevention Registered Applicants (RA) are established and fulfilled. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, preferred.
Experience in public speaking or training preferred.
Certified Ohio Prevention Specialist credential (RA, OCPSA, OCPS, or OCPC) or Health Education Specialist (CHES) Certificate or Clinical License – LSW, LPC or LMFT with demonstrated competency in prevention services preferred.
Valid unencumbered Ohio driver’s license and proof of driver’s insurance required.
1-3 years of experience in public health, preferred, or 1-3 years’ experience in a classroom or educational setting required.
Demonstrated knowledge of Problem Gambling and prevention content.
Demonstrated knowledge of problem gambling prevention services preferred; ability to communicate prevention concepts effectively to the public.
Demonstrated knowledge of alcohol, tobacco, substance use, and/or mental health prevention services required.
Demonstrated strength in public speaking, community education, and relationship-based outreach.
Strong verbal communication skills and comfort presenting in varied settings and modalities.
Experience supporting grant implementation, compliance, data collection, and reporting preferred.
Knowledge of the Cuyahoga County community landscape and service area preferred.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Reliable personal transportation and ability to travel throughout the service area.
Ability to maintain required certification(s) and/or licensure as applicable.

Responsibilities

Effectively plan, coordinate, and implement problem gambling prevention initiatives and associated programming.
Support the day-to-day implementation of problem gambling prevention and treatment grants, ensuring deliverables are completed successfully.
In collaboration with supervisor, provide support and guidance to prevention team members.
Assess individual and community needs, as well as risk factors related to problem gambling behaviors, to guide prevention strategies.
Develop, create, and deliver prevention-based presentations in a self-directed, professional manner for youth and/or adult audiences.
Provide education that promotes health and wellness with a focus on problem gambling and other addictions (alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use).
Collaborate with Marketing and other internal teams to promote prevention services through outreach materials and communications (e.g., press releases, mailings, brochures, information packets, and speaking engagements).
Market training and presentations to external partners and organizations to increase awareness, referrals, and community engagement.
Lead and represent Signature Health in prevention-focused coalitions and partnerships, while building strong relationships with schools, jails, and community organizations to broaden the reach of prevention efforts
Strengthen community engagement through measurable outreach (e.g., number of presentations delivered, referrals made, surveys collected).
Foster and sustain positive relationships with stakeholders, referral sources, and community partners across the service area.
Monitor and ensure compliance with grant requirements, regulatory standards, and agency policies and procedures (including CARF and Ohio Department of Behavioral Health Services).
Identify and provide input into the implementation of environmental prevention strategies designed to influence social norms and reduce risk.
Collect, maintain, and manage data to complete required reports accurately and on time; use data to make recommendations for program expansion.
Enhance and expand the library of trainings in response to community demand and emerging trends.
Implement micro-systems that improve efficiency, reporting quality, and coordination with other agency teams.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and agency-wide activities as scheduled.
Uphold professional ethics and confidentiality, including knowledge of client rights and grievance procedures.
Maintain required certification/licensure status and meet ongoing professional development expectations.
Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to ensure professional development plans for Prevention Registered Applicants (RA) are established and fulfilled.
Other duties as assigned.