Peer Professional, Gambling Harms

Samaritan Daytop Village•New York, NY

1d•$50,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Professional, Gambling Harms works in Samaritan Daytop Village’s Recovery Services, which provides support for New Yorkers addressing substance use and gambling harms. The role provides direct support to individuals and families navigating gambling-related issues, using personal lived experience to guide recovery. The Peer Professional conducts one-on-one peer sessions, leads educational and mutual aid groups, and connects clients with financial, treatment, and community resources. The position shares practical guidance and recovery principles to help clients establish and maintain sustainable pathways to recovery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid peer certification (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.