Gambling Peer Advocate

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

At Phoenix House, we recognize that in today’s economic climate, stability and support matter more than ever. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for you as a whole person—supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Here are some of our perks: 

(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 toa 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. 

 
Qualifications: Job 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). 

 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. 

• 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.

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.