Youth Prevention of Problem Gambling | Program Director

Gandara Center; Springfield (MA); On-site; CAD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life保险

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

8 discretionary days

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Gándara Center in Springfield, MA is seeking a Program Director for the Youth Prevention of Problem Gambling program. You will lead prevention initiatives, coordinate events, and supervise staff to support youth and families.

This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities to collaborate with schools, health departments, and community organizations. Bilingual English/Spanish abilities are required. Salary range is $55,000–$65,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in public health, human services, social work, or related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Bi-lingual and/or bi-cultural (Spanish + English) required.
• Commitment to community collaboration and working with diverse communities.
• Excellent writing, computer, and people skills.
• Commitment to the goals and mission of the agency and social change

Responsibilities

• Educate youth on community issues using a prevention curriculum.
• Coordinate community events focused on youth development.
• Engage caregivers to bridge discussion and prevention practices.
• Develop collaborative agendas with local organizations to align prevention strategy.
• Network with schools to embed prevention messaging.
• Provide warm hand-offs to connect youth to community resources.
• Report monthly to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Develop plans to educate community members about problem gambling.
• Be flexible with hours for events and youth and family needs.
• Undertake other duties as needed.

Education

BA/BS in Public Health

Job description

Youth Prevention of Problem Gambling | Program Director

Job Category : Operations-Prevention

Requisition Number : YOUTH003351

• Posted : September 14, 2026


• Full-Time


• On-site

Locations

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Greater Springfield Area
Springfield, MA, USA

Description

Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance


• Paid vacations


• Paid holidays


• 8 discretionary days


• Mileage Reimbursement

Job Title: Program Director

Work Location: Springfield, MA

Salary Range : $55,000 - $65,000

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educate youth on community issues, healthy risk-taking, and brain development by implementing a prevention curriculum developed by the Massachusetts Center of Excellence.


• Coordinate community events focused on youth development and community advocacy.


• Engage caregivers to bridge the gap of discussion and reinforce prevention practices within youth homes.


• Develop collaborative agendas with surrounding youth- and community-serving organizations to align prevention strategy.


• Network with schools across Springfield to embed prevention messaging into existing youth-facing structures.


• Provide warm hand-offs and connect youth to community resources when clinical or wraparound support is needed.


• Report monthly to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health through scheduled meetings and written report.


• Develop plans to engage community members and educate community organizations about problem gambling, etc.


• Be flexible with hours in terms of events and youth and family needs.


• Other duties were deemed necessary for the role.

Qualifications :

• BA/BS in public health, human services, social work, or a related field is preferred.


• 2 years of experience may be substituted for a degree.


• Experience working with youth in a group setting, preferably including the provision of trauma-inform programming to youth experiencing multiple risk factors.


• Bi-lingual and/or bi-cultural (Spanish + English) required.


• Commitment to community collaboration and working with diverse communities.


• Excellent writing, computer, and people skills


• Commitment to the goals and mission of the agency and social change

Leadership, Team Management, And Interpersonal Skills

• Sensitivity to, and respect for, the diverse world views and different communication styles of individuals of diverse ethnic, linguistic and/or cultures which nurture and shape an organization that celebrates and promotes diversity in its workforce;highly effective and well-honed verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English; interpersonal skills necessary to persuade and guide both peers and other agency staff regarding operational matters.

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