Peer Professional, Gambling Harms

Samaritan Daytop Village is a leading human services organization in New York State serving over 38,000 New Yorkers annually across more than 60 locations through Transitional Housing, Community Based Services, Recovery Services and Residential and Outpatient programs. This position is part of Recovery Services, which offers a comprehensive support network for New Yorkers addressing substance use and gambling harms. Through personalized care, peer connection, and community resources, we empower individuals and their families to build stable, fulfilling futures. 

The Peer Professional, Gambling Harms provides direct support to individuals and families navigating gambling-related issues, using personal lived experience to guide their recovery. This role involves conducting one-on-one peer sessions, leading educational and mutual aid groups, and connecting clients with financial, treatment, and community resources. By sharing practical guidance and recovery principles, the Peer Professional helps clients establish and maintain sustainable pathways to recovery. Candidates must possess a valid peer certification (such as a CRPA or CARC) and a strong commitment to empowering others. 

• →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. 

• 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 

This is a full-time non-exempt role with an hourly rate of $27.47-$28.57 (annualized at 35 hours a week to $50,000-$52,000) with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 days of paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employer to match, and tuition reimbursement. The compensation offered for this role is dependent on experience and credentials. 

This role is located in Jamaica, Queens and has a schedule of Monday-Friday 10am to 6pm, with some evenings and weekends required.

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