Gambling Peer Advocate (58631)

Phoenix House of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York is seeking a Gambling Harms Peer Recovery Specialist to engage with individuals on their recovery journey and to educate the community about gambling harms at the Brooklyn Recovery Centers.

Ideal candidates have lived experience, a High School Diploma or GED, CRPA/CRPA-P/CARC certification, and strong communication skills. This role offers 100% employer-paid medical insurance and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Personal lived experience with gambling harm.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• CRPA/CRPA-P/CARC certification or equivalent.
• Willingness to embrace multiple recovery pathways (abstinence or non-abstinence).
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking.
• Motivational and empowerment abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with callers, individuals, clinicians and community partners.
• Ability to maintain personal recovery while supporting others.
• Cultural sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate one-on-one peer sessions.
• Conduct educational groups at the RCOC on gambling harms.
• Support creation and maintenance of mutual aid groups.
• Support individuals in pre-crisis or crisis situations.
• Provide community outreach, education, and public awareness about gambling harms and resources.
• Link individuals with community recovery resources and services.
• Ensure OASAS-approved gambling screening is offered in the community.
• Collaborate with the Problem Gambling Resource Center and referral sources.
• Share experiential knowledge and mentoring to support harm reduction or recovery.

Skills

Lived gambling experience

Public speaking

Motivational skills

Relationship building

Recovery support

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRPA/CRPA-P/CARC certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brooklyn Community Recovery Center - Brooklyn, NY 11216Salary Range: $26.44 - $28.84 Hourly

SUMMARY

Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world?

New York State OASAS Recovery Community Outreach Centers (NYS RCOCs) have integrated recovery support for the prevention and mitigation of harms due to gambling across New York State. This is accomplished by increasing public awareness about gambling harms and connecting those adversely affected by gambling with individualized recovery supports. Peers with lived gambling experience who have experienced harm as a result of their gambling are primarily responsible for engaging with individuals to support them in their personal individualized recovery journey related to gambling, building and maintaining a suite of specific gambling recovery support services at the RCOC, and providing education and awareness on gambling harms within the community.

Gambling Harms Peer Recovery Specialists consist of qualified individuals who have their own lived experience with gambling harms who have been trained to support those on their path of hope in their own recovery journey as well as to support and educate their community in understanding and supporting the prevention and harm reduction of gambling.

Effectively engage with individuals who are recovery curious or people in various stages and pathways of gambling harms recovery.

***Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!***

About Us

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values - Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking - guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.

What We Offer

• (10) Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
• Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Competitive wages and more...

You will have responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Facilitate one-on-one peer sessions.
• Conduct educational groups at the RCOC on the prevention and mitigation of harms associated with gambling.
• Support the creation and maintenance of mutual aid groups at the RCOC and/or in the community.
• Support individuals in pre-crisis or crisis situations.
• Provide community outreach, education, and public awareness about the prevention and mitigation of harms related to gambling and available resources to a broad range of constituents onsite and at meetings, trainings, community events and at partner service provider organizations.
• Link individuals with community recovery resources, prevention, treatment, harm reduction, financial counseling, and other applicable services for both individuals and affected others.
• Ensure that an OASAS-approved screening tool for gambling is offered at the RCOC consistently and in the community at appropriate trainings, educational sessions, and/or screening days.
• Work collaboratively with the Problem Gambling Resource Center, and all appropriate referrals sources including but not limited to OASAS' continuum of care, voluntary self exclusion support, financial counseling through GamFin, and physical and other behavioral health services.
• Share experiential knowledge, hope, and skills mentoring to support pathways of harm reduction or recovery around gambling, problem-solving, goal setting, and skill-building.

QualificationsJob Qualifications:

• Personal lived experience with gambling harm.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Training or certification as a certified recovery peer advocate (CRPA), CRPA-Provisional (CRPA-P), or Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC).
• Willingness to embrace both abstinence and non-abstinence models as well as the philosophy that there are many pathways to recovery.
• Excellent communication skills including public speaking.
• Motivational and empowerment skills.
• Ability to build relationships with multiple contacts including callers, individuals, clinicians, referral sources, and community organizations.
• Ability to maintain personal recovery while supporting others.
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, including different cultural, socioeconomic, and family dynamics.
• The position may involve flexible hours, depending on the needs of the individuals being served.

If the peer has not participated in the OASAS 30-hour Gambling Harm Peer Support Training, they must complete the training within 90 days of hire.

If the peer does not hold a CARC, CRPA, or CRPA-P, they must complete the required trainings within six months of hire and obtain either the CARC, CRPA-P, or CRPA within one year of hire.

Required Competencies:

• Using personal experience to inspire and serve as a positive role model promoting hope and recovery.
• Effectively earning the trust of a diverse range of participants while fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Demonstrating the ability to listen attentively and communicate clearly, including the use of clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
• Exhibiting a nonjudgmental approach in interactions, using active listening, maintaining (culturally appropriate) eye contact, and fostering positive relationships.
• Collaborating with team members and collaborative partners to ensure a smooth and safe transition to continuum of care resources and support.