GAMBLING PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Remedies Renewing Lives; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 32,952; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K participation

Paid time off

Annual discretionary bonus

Short/long term disability

Job summary

Remedies Renewing Lives is seeking a Gambling Peer Support Specialist in Rockford, Illinois. This role provides peer-based support, education, and advocacy for individuals impacted by gambling disorders.

The specialist will promote recovery-oriented services, conduct outreach, and maintain documentation in compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess knowledge of recovery principles and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Full-time employees are eligible for various benefits, including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience working in behavioral health, prevention services, peer support, or community outreach.
• Knowledge of gambling disorder prevention and recovery support services.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and recovery services to individuals impacted by gambling-related concerns.
• Participate in gambling disorder prevention outreach and educational activities.

Skills

Knowledge of recovery principles

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to establish rapport

Understanding gambling disorder

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of community resources

Lived experience in gambling

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Job description

Job Title

GAMBLING PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Immediate Supervisor

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Classification

NON-EXEMPT

Compensation

$20.00 - $23.92

Position Summary

The Gambling Prevention Peer Support Specialist provides gambling screenings, peer-based support, education, advocacy, outreach, and recovery-oriented services to individuals impacted by gambling disorders and related behavioral health concerns. This position utilizes lived experience and recovery principles to support prevention efforts, reduce stigma, increase awareness, and assist individuals in accessing appropriate resources and services.

The Peer Support Specialist serves as a positive role model for recovery and wellness while supporting community outreach, prevention education, and engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and recovery-oriented services to individuals impacted by gambling-related concerns.
• Share lived experience appropriately to encourage hope, engagement, wellness, and recovery.
• Assist individuals with accessing community resources, support services, treatment referrals, and recovery supports.
• Participate in gambling disorder prevention outreach and educational activities within the community.
• Assist with prevention presentations, awareness campaigns, health fairs, and community events.
• Promote responsible gambling education, provide gambling screening, and increase awareness regarding signs and symptoms of gambling disorder.
• Encourage participation in recovery support services, peer groups, and wellness activities.
• Build supportive relationships with individuals, families, and community partners.
• Assist with distributing prevention materials and educational resources.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and data collection in compliance with agency and grant requirements.
• Participate in supervision, training, staff meetings, and professional development activities.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and agency policies.
• Support agency mission, values, and community engagement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of recovery principles, peer support services, and behavioral health systems.
• Understanding gambling disorder, addiction, and co-occurring behavioral health concerns.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and engagement skills.
• Ability to establish rapport and build supportive relationships with diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral processes.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.
• Lived experience in gambling.

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Experience

• Experience working in behavioral health, prevention services, peer support, or community outreach.
• Knowledge of gambling disorder prevention and recovery support services.
• 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.

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.