Gambling Peer Recovery Specialist

Gambling Harms Peer Recovery Specialists consist of qualified individuals who have their own lived experience with gambling harms who have been trained to support those on their path of hope in their own recovery journey as well as to support and educate their community in understanding and supporting the prevention and harm reduction of gambling.

MISSION STATEMENT: Fairview Recovery Services provides a therapeutic environment that assists individuals with substance use disorder with living independent, healthy, and productive lives by providing a continuum of individualized care and services through patient centered treatment planning by our dedicated staff. As a member of the Fairview Team and an integral part of a culturally diverse work environment, candidates must be able to promote and support the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with each other as well as demonstrate the ability to address the needs of the racial and ethnic individuals FRS serves.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE POSITION: The work involves responsibility for counseling and offering guidance to a variety of clients in Recovery Center environment Duties are performed as a part of an interdisciplinary team. Work is performed under direct supervision of the Program Director with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in individual cases. Work is reviewed through clinical supervision and review of records.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Effectively engage with individuals who are recovery curious or people in various stages and pathways of gambling harms recovery.
• Facilitate one-on-one peer sessions.
• Conduct educational groups at the RCOC on the prevention and mitigation of harms associated with gambling.
• Provide community outreach, education, and public awareness about the prevention and mitigation of harms related to gambling and available resources to a broad range of constituents onsite and at meetings, trainings, community events and at partner service provider organizations.
• Share experiential knowledge, hope, and skills mentoring to support pathways of harm reduction or recovery around gambling, problem-solving, goal setting, and skill-building.
• Understand and educate about the co-occurring substance use and mental health implications of gambling harms.
• Support engagement in evidence-based prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery supports.
• Participate in agency team meetings and community meetings as appropriate.
• Attend regular training sessions, workshops, and recovery-related events to stay current on best practices in peer support and recovery.
• Using personal experience to inspire and serve as a positive role model promoting hope and recovery.
• Collaborating with team members and collaborative partners to ensure a smooth and safe transition to continuum of care resources and supports.

SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills including public speaking.
• Ability to maintain personal recovery while supporting others.
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, including different cultural, socioeconomic, and family dynamics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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).
• If the peer has not participated in the OASAS 30-hour Gambling Harm Peer Support Training, they must complete the training within 90 days of hire.
• If the peer does not hold a CARC, CRPA, or CRPA-P, they must complete the required trainings within six months of hire and obtain either the CARC, CRPA-P, or CRPA within one year of hire.

The position may involve flexible hours, depending on the needs of the individuals being served.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18