Gambling Outreach Program Manager - Cook County

Job Tracking ID :512588-913836 Job Location :Chicago, IL Job Level :Entry Level (less than 2 years) Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profitbehavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substanceuse disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guidedindividuals toward their full potential as productive members withintheir own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Incseeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, andcommunities through our commitment to innovation, accountability,and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change. Oversee daily operations of coordinating agency wide gamblingoutreach services and activities ensuring alignment with the Illinoissponsored “are you really willing” campaign. This includes ensuringgambling outreach events are scheduled and staffed for the serviceareas of Cook County, Sangamon County and Will County. Supervise Gambling outreach staff providing daily, on-the-groundoutreach services including monitoring performance, engagementquality, and adherence to outreach and safety protocols. Collaborate with the Associate Administrator of Outreach Servicesand other Administrators to identify, establish, and maintain newpartnership locations for both mobile outreach programs. Provide problem gambling education, screenings and referralsthroughout the community served (Cook County) including but notlimited to activations arranged as part of the Illinois sponsored “areyou really winning” campaign. Provide “brief intervention” to individuals identified to haveconcerns regarding gambling whether the individual accepts a treatmentreferral or not. Provide problem gambling education, screening, brief interventionand referral to Family Guidance Centers’ patients as appropriate. Conduct direct outreach to individuals experiencing substance use,homelessness, or other barriers to care by providing harm reductioneducation, distributing supplies, and describing FGC programs inaccessible language to increase awareness of available services. Assist as appropriate with field-based support to both new andexisting outreach staff by modeling effective outreach practices,offering guidance on logistics, referrals, and documentation tools,and supporting staff in navigating daily outreach routines and site operations. Stay informed of local resources and community events relevant toharm reduction and gambling and substance use services, and shareupdates with the outreach team to help keep staff informed andconnected to evolving community needs. Build, maintain and strengthen collaborative relationships withcommunity partners, service providers, and stakeholders to enhanceprogram visibility, effectiveness, and referral pathways. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00a - 3:30p); withflexibility to support program needs Start Date: ASAP Work Location: Cook County Pay Rate: $60,000 annually Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment(including THC and/or CBD). DCFS clearance required. Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal EmploymentOpportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender,protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, genderidentity or religion. Experience and Skills: Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma orequivalent. Associate's degree preferred. Experience in behavioralhealth, community health outreach, substance use harm reduction,withdrawal management programs, medication-assisted treatment, and/orcommunity relations required. Lived experience with substance useand/or problem gambling and successful recovery preferred.Certification as a Community Health Worker or Peer Support Specialist preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CurrentDriver’s License and Vehicle Insurance Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities forindividuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organizationprovides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employmentthat includes: Health Insurance Vision Life Insurance, EAP Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off areincluded in our paid time off compensation package #J-18808-Ljbffr Family Guidance Centers, Inc