Peer Recovery Specialist Gambling Harms (GH)

Pay: $27.00 to $27.00 per hour

Description
Title: Peer Recovery Specialist Gambling Harms (GH)
Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt
Reports to: Recovery Center Program Manager/Manager - Onward Westchester
Base Location: Chappaqua
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Pay Rate: $27.00/hr
About Independent Living, Inc.
Since 1987, Independent Living, Inc. (ILI) has been increasing access, encouraging self-determination, and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities throughout the Hudson Valley of New York. Following the traditional independent living center (ILC) model, the majority of ILI’s board and staff are individuals with disabilities, bringing valuable peer and life-experience perspectives to the services we provide.
ILI is committed to empowering individuals to live independently and participate fully in their communities.
Interested in learning more about who we are? We encourage applicants to watch our agency video to gain insight into our mission, vision, values, and the impact we make within the community. The video offers a closer look at our culture and the meaningful work our team does every day. Please select the link below for your preferred platform to view the video.
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Why Work with Us?
Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to building a barrier-free society and supporting independent living
Be part of a collaborative workplace that embraces diversity and innovation, where every team member’s voice and lived experience are respected and valued
Be part of an organization that champions inclusive hiring practices and actively welcomes individuals of all abilities, recognizing the value of both visible and non-visible disabilities
Use your lived experience to inspire hope, resiliency, and recovery for individuals impacted by gambling harms
Help expand awareness and prevention efforts surrounding gambling-related harms throughout the community
About the Role
The Peer Recovery Specialist Gambling Harms (GH) plays a vital role in supporting individuals impacted by gambling-related harms through peer-based recovery support, education, advocacy, and community outreach. This position is designed for individuals with lived experience related to gambling harms who are passionate about supporting others on their recovery journey while promoting prevention, harm reduction, and recovery awareness within the community.
The Peer Recovery Specialist will work within the Recovery Community Outreach Center (RCOC) to provide individualized peer support, facilitate educational programming, connect individuals with recovery resources, and promote awareness of gambling harms and recovery pathways throughout the community.
What You’ll Do
Engage with individuals who are recovery curious or in various stages of gambling harm recovery
Facilitate one-on-one peer recovery support sessions
Conduct educational groups focused on the prevention and mitigation of gambling-related harms
Support the development and maintenance of mutual aid and peer support groups within the RCOC and community
Provide support to individuals experiencing pre-crisis or crisis situations
Conduct community outreach, public awareness activities, and educational presentations related to gambling harms and recovery resources
Connect individuals and affected family members with prevention, treatment, harm reduction, financial counseling, and recovery support services
Administer or offer OASAS-approved gambling screening tools within the RCOC and community settings
Collaborate with referral sources and community partners including OASAS providers, healthcare organizations, and recovery support services
Share lived experience, recovery strategies, mentoring, and skill-building support to encourage hope and self-empowerment
Educate participants on recovery principles, self-care, balanced living, and co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns
Support engagement in evidence-based prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services
Ensure gambling recovery support resources, educational materials, and recovery activities remain current and accessible
Assist in developing outreach and promotional materials related to gambling recovery support services
Participate in agency meetings, community collaborations, trainings, workshops, and recovery-related events
Complete required documentation and monthly reporting in accordance with OASAS requirements
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Personal lived experience with gambling harm and a commitment to supporting others in recovery
High School Diploma or GED
Certification or training as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA), CRPA-Provisional (CRPA-P), or Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC), or willingness to obtain certification within required timeframes
Strong communication, public speaking, motivational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to build trusting relationships with individuals, referral sources, clinicians, and community organizations
Understanding of recovery-oriented systems of care, harm reduction principles, and multiple pathways to recovery
Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and personal wellness while supporting others
Sensitivity to diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and family backgrounds
Flexibility to work occasional evenings or adjusted schedules based on program needs
It Would Be a Plus If You Also Have
Completion of the OASAS 30-hour Gambling Harm Peer Support Training
Experience facilitating peer support groups or recovery-focused educational workshops
Knowledge of community-based behavioral health and recovery resources
Experience conducting outreach, advocacy, or public awareness initiatives
Training in trauma-informed care and crisis support strategies
Familiarity with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges related to gambling harms
Success in This Role Will Be Demonstrated Through
Building meaningful and supportive relationships with individuals seeking recovery support
Increasing awareness and understanding of gambling harms within the community
Successfully connecting participants with recovery, treatment, prevention, and support resources
Maintaining active and engaging peer support groups and educational programming
Demonstrating compassion, professionalism, and recovery-oriented support in all interactions
Supporting positive participant outcomes through empowerment, advocacy, and individualized recovery planning
Maintaining timely and accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance with program expectations
Contributing to a welcoming, inclusive, and recovery-focused environment within the RCOC and broader community
Benefits available to you include
Paid holidays from the first day of employment
Paid lunch break
Paid time off
401(k) with company match
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company provided Life, AD&D and Short- and Long-Term disability insurance
Voluntary insurances including Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
ILI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.
If you require reasonable accommodation to support the application process, please contact Latoya Merricks at (845) 674-7752.
To apply, visit us at https://www.myindependentliving.org/careers/