Peer Recovery Specialist - Gambling Harms (GH) in Chappaqua, New York at Independent Living Inc

Title: Peer Recovery Specialist Gambling Harms (GH)

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Reports to: Recovery Center Program Manager/Manager - Onward Westchester

Base Location: Newburgh/Chappaqua

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Pay Rate: $26.50/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

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/