Peer Professional, Gambling Harms
About The Position
Samaritan Daytop Village is a human services organization serving New Yorkers through transitional housing, community-based services, recovery services, and residential and outpatient programs. This position is part of Recovery Services, which supports people addressing substance use and gambling harms through personalized care, peer connection, and community resources. The Peer Professional, Gambling Harms provides direct support to individuals and families navigating gambling-related issues, using personal lived experience to guide recovery. The role includes one-on-one peer sessions, educational and mutual aid groups, and connecting clients with financial, treatment, and community resources. The position is based in Mott Haven, Bronx, and is full-time and non-exempt. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with some weekends and late nights required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid peer certification, such as CRPA, CRPA-P, or CARC.
- Completed the OASAS 30-hour Gambling Harm Peer Support Training, or willingness to complete it within 90 days.
- Personal lived experience with gambling harm.
- Openness to all pathways to recovery, including abstinence and non-abstinence models.
- Strong interpersonal, active listening, and communication skills to build trust with clients and partners.
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse backgrounds and family dynamics.
- Ability to maintain personal recovery boundaries and navigate flexible hours.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one peer support and crisis help for individuals and families impacted by gambling harms, using lived experience.
- Facilitate educational workshops, support groups, and mutual aid meetings at the RCOC and in the community.
- Deliver public awareness presentations and outreach to promote gambling recovery resources and local services.
- Connect clients to treatment, harm reduction, financial counseling, and voluntary self-exclusion programs.
- Administer approved gambling screening tools at the RCOC and during community events.
- Collaborate with the Problem Gambling Resource Center and OASAS care providers to coordinate client care.
- Complete monthly OASAS reporting, attend team meetings, and participate in ongoing peer training.
Benefits
- Full benefits package.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 25 days of paid time off.
- Access to a retirement account with an employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
