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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Gambling Disorder Prevention Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating gambling disorder prevention and education services within the community. This position focuses on increasing awareness of problem gambling, reducing stigma, promoting responsible gambling practices, and connecting individuals and families to appropriate support and treatment resources.
The coordinator will collaborate with community agencies, schools, healthcare providers, courts, behavioral health organizations, and other stakeholders to support prevention initiatives and outreach efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Coordinate and implement gambling disorder prevention programming and community outreach activities.
· Provide educational presentations, workshops, and trainings regarding problem gambling and co-occurring behavioral health concerns.
· Develop prevention campaigns and distribute educational materials to community partners and stakeholders.
· Build and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, healthcare providers, treatment agencies, community organizations, and local coalitions.
· Participate in health fairs, awareness events, recovery events, and community engagement opportunities.
· Assist with screening, referral, and linkage to gambling treatment and recovery support services when appropriate.
· Maintain accurate documentation, reports, data collection, and program outcome measures in compliance with grant and agency requirements.
· Monitor prevention activities to ensure compliance with state, federal, and agency standards.
· Assist in development and implementation of prevention strategies targeting high-risk populations.
· Promote public awareness regarding the signs, symptoms, and risks associated with gambling disorder.
· Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and required training.
· Support agency initiatives, strategic planning, and community partnership development.
· Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and agency policies.
·Supervise and Oversee Gambling Peer Support Specialist
·Perform other duties as assigned.
·Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace that enhances and furthers the Mission, Vision and Values Statement.
·Presents and maintains a professional image in dress, behavior, and work habits.
·Performs all job functions in a professional manner.
·Performs all job functions consistent with confidentiality regulations, ethical practices and Agency polices and mission.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
· Knowledge of gambling disorders, substance use disorders, prevention principles, and behavioral health services.
· Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
· Ability to build effective community partnerships and collaborative relationships.
· Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
· Knowledge of community resources and referral processes.
· Ability to engage diverse populations with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
EXPERIENCE:
· Experience in prevention services, gambling services, behavioral health, community outreach, public health, or substance use treatment preferred.
· Project management and implementation of programs
· Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the community as needed.
· Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for community events and outreach activities.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
Preferred-Problem and Compulsive Gambling Counselor (PCGC) certification, International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC) certification.
Employees without certification must successfully complete the required 30-hour Gambling Disorder training (IDHS/DBHR) within a designated timeframe established by the agency.
Benefit Summary:
All full-time employees are eligible for insurance on the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental and 401K participation. We also offer an accrual of 4 weeks of paid time off per year. There is an annual discretionary bonus given as well after completing 1 year of service. Full-time employees are also eligible for short/long term disability and term life insurance.
About REMEDIES RENEWING LIVES
Remedies provides critical and often times lifesaving services to adults struggling with addiction and to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking and their children or vulnerable family members. Remedies works to end the cycle of abuse, exploitation and addiction through education, support, and community involvement.
We provide the only domestic violence shelter in Winnebago and Boone counties. Each year Remedies provides a variety of domestic violence program services to approximately 2,000 adult and child survivors of domestic violence, approximately 25% of which are children. Remedies substance abuse programs serve an additional 2,000 adults each year. We provide a safe, supportive environment and critical, client-centered services designed to promote the healing of individuals and families. With the recent launch of our human trafficking program, Remedies will be able to further help survivors of this epidemic.
Remedies is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization governed by a voluntary board of directors.