Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany·Village of Ilion, New York
The coordinator helps individuals and families affected by gambling harms connect with recovery resources and support services. Responsibilities include facilitating peer support sessions, conducting community outreach, and providing crisis intervention referrals.
Catholic Charities of Herkimer County is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and community-minded individual to join our team as a full-time Gambling Harms Peer Support Coordinator.
If you're passionate about helping others, building connections, and supporting individuals on their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply. No prior gambling recovery experience is required—we provide training!
Why work with us?
At Catholic Charities, people come first. Every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team or a trained hiring manager because we believe every candidate deserves individual consideration.
As a Gambling Harms Peer Support Coordinator, you will help individuals and families affected by gambling-related harms connect with support services, recovery resources, and community programs. This role combines peer support, advocacy, outreach, and education to help build healthier communities.
Essential responsibilities
Develop and maintain knowledge of gambling harms, harm reduction strategies, and recovery support services.
Engage with individuals who are exploring recovery or are at various stages of their recovery journey.
Coordinate peer support services related to gambling harms recovery.
Facilitate individual and group peer support sessions.
Assist individuals and families in navigating available support services and community resources.
Provide support during pre-crisis and crisis situations and coordinate appropriate referrals.
Conduct community outreach and public education on gambling harms prevention and recovery resources.
Represent Catholic Charities at community events, meetings, trainings, and partner organizations.
$17.00 – $18.50 per hour
• Experience in peer support, human services, addiction recovery, behavioral health, community outreach, or related fields
No direct experience? We will train you! .
Catholic Charities of Herkimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees can succeed.
A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required. While experience in human services or addiction recovery is preferred, the organization provides training for those without direct experience.
Market context
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