Peer Recovery Specialist Gambling Harms; GH

Description

Title:

Peer Recovery Specialist Gambling Harms (GH)

Position Type:
Full-time, Non-exempt

Reports to:

Recovery Center Program Manager/Manager
- Onward Westchester

Base

Location:

Chappaqua

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday 9am-5pm

Pay Rate: $27.00/hr

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.

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• 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

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.

• 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…