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About the Role

Join a dynamic team of dedicated professionals committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world. This role supports individuals in their recovery journey related to gambling, builds specific gambling recovery support services, and provides education on gambling harms within the community.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate one-on-one peer sessions.
• Conduct educational groups on the prevention and mitigation of harms associated with gambling.
• Support the creation and maintenance of mutual aid groups.
• Support individuals in pre-crisis or crisis situations.
• Provide community outreach, education, and public awareness about gambling harm prevention and mitigation.
• Link individuals with community recovery resources, prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and financial counseling.
• Ensure an OASAS-approved screening tool for gambling is offered consistently.
• Work collaboratively with the Problem Gambling Resource Center and appropriate referral sources.
• Share experiential knowledge, hope, and skills mentoring to support harm reduction or recovery pathways.

Requirements

• 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).
• Must complete OASAS 30-hour Gambling Harm Peer Support Training within 90 days of hire if not already completed.
• Must complete required trainings within six months of hire and obtain CARC, CRPA-P, or CRPA within one year of hire if not already certified.
• Willingness to embrace both abstinence and non-abstinence models.
• Excellent communication skills including public speaking.
• Motivational and empowerment skills.
• Ability to build relationships with multiple contacts.
• Ability to maintain personal recovery while supporting others.
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• The position may involve flexible hours.

Skills

• Using personal experience to inspire and serve as a positive role model.
• Earning the trust of participants.
• Fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Listening attentively and communicating clearly.
• Using clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
• Exhibiting a nonjudgmental approach.
• Active listening.
• Maintaining culturally appropriate eye contact.
• Fostering positive relationships.
• Collaborating with team members and partners.

Location

• Brooklyn, NY 11216

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

• $26.44 - $28.84 Hourly

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
• Pet insurance
• Legal support
• Other supplemental insurance
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• 403(b) retirement plan

About the Company

• 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.