Maternal Peer Support Coordinator

Anne Arundel County Department of Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Department of Health seeks a peer support specialist to assist pregnant and postpartum individuals in Circles of Care. You will provide welcoming, lived-experience-based support and help families access information and services during the perinatal period.

Key duties include building trust, bridging participants with maternal and behavioral health services, substance use treatment, and community resources through mentorship, advocacy, and resource navigation, always centering

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One to two years of peer support, community outreach, or resource navigation experience.
• Valid Maryland Class C driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist credential or eligibility to complete within 12–24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming, non-clinical peer support to pregnant and postpartum individuals and families.
• Build trusting relationships and promote connection to information and services throughout the perinatal period.
• Serve as a bridge between participants, maternal and behavioral health services, substance use treatment, and community resources.
• Advocate, educate, and navigate resources with participant-centered support.

Skills

Peer support

Community outreach

Resource navigation

Driving/transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welligent

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Salary

$22.00 per hour

Posted Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bureau

Behavioral Health | Adolescent and Family Services

Full-Time County Contractual Open to all qualified candidates. Location: 711 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 Hours: 40 hours per week Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Job Description

Nature of Work: Provide welcoming, non-clinical, lived-experience-based peer support to pregnant and postpartum individuals and families participating in Circles of Care, a component of the Department of Health’s maternal support for the Brooklyn Park ENOUGH (Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households) Initiative. Build trusting relationships, promote connection and access to information throughout the perinatal period, and support individuals across a range of experiences, including those who may not identify as struggling or in crisis. Serve as a trusted bridge between participants, maternal and behavioral health services, substance use treatment, and community resources through peer mentorship, education, advocacy, resource navigation, and participant-centered support.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED)

Experience

Personal lived experience in continuous recovery from a mental health disorder, substance use disorder, or perinatal health challenge. Minimum of one to two years of experience providing peer support services, community outreach, or resource navigation in a health, human services, or community-based setting. Possession of a valid Maryland Class C driver’s license (or equivalent) and access to reliable transportation for local community travel.

License Or Certification

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist credential in Maryland issued by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (or eligibility to complete certification within 12–24 months of hire).

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Anne Arundel County resident from Brooklyn Park, MD.
• Prior experience delivering peer mentorship or outreach specifically to pregnant or postpartum individuals, families navigating Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), or early childhood programs.
• Direct familiarity with the Brooklyn Park community, northern Anne Arundel County resources, and local support hubs (e.g., Anne Arundel County Public Library branches, WIC, local healthcare clinics).
• Experience with or adaptability to Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems (e.g., Welligent), client tracking tools, and basic Microsoft Office / Google Workspace platforms.
• Conversational fluency or bilingual proficiency in Spanish (to serve diverse birthing populations in the target census tracts).

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Smoke-Free Workplace

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