Maternal Peer Support Coordinator

Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Optional deferred compensation

Job summary

Anne Arundel County is seeking a peer support specialist to provide welcoming, non-clinical, lived-experience-based support to pregnant and postpartum individuals and families in Circles of Care. You will bridge participants to maternal and behavioral health services, substance use treatment, and community resources.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and personal lived experience in recovery. Travel within local areas may be needed; candidates with Maryland credentials or eligibility for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED) required.
• Personal lived experience in recovery from mental health or substance use challenges.
• 1–2 years in peer support, outreach, or resource navigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming, non-clinical peer support to perinatal participants.
• Bridge participants with maternal health, substance use treatment, and community resources.
• Assist with resource navigation and advocacy for program participants.

Skills

Peer support experience

Community outreach

Resource navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welligent

MS 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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Anne Arundel County

State of Maryland

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