Maternal Health Peer Specialist

Archdiocese of St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) is seeking a Maternal Health Peer Specialist to support and inspire pregnant and postpartum individuals working toward recovery and improved mental health. This role utilizes lived experience to provide compassionate, trauma-informed peer support, helping participants connect with treatment, navigate healthcare systems, and build confidence in their recovery journey. As part of a collaborative care team, the Peer Specialist contributes to strengthening outcomes for mothers, babies, and families, promoting long-term wellness and recovery.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Lived experience with recovery from substance use and/or maternal behavioral health challenges.
Certified Peer Specialist, Certified Recovery Support Specialist, or ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
A driver’s license is required.
MO residents require a Class E, personal vehicle, and auto insurance.
The ability to transport participants may be required.
Ability to sit, stand, and travel within the community.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years of sustained recovery preferred.
Experience supporting pregnant or parenting individuals in recovery.
Pregnant and Parenting Family or Doula certification.
Knowledge of perinatal substance use, neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), and maternal mental health.
Experience working with child welfare, healthcare systems, or community resource coordination.
Experience facilitating support groups

Responsibilities

Provide strength-based peer support to pregnant and parenting individuals receiving substance use and behavioral health services.
Use lived experience to build trust, reduce stigma, and encourage engagement in treatments and recovery.
Facilitate peer support groups focused on maternal recovery, parenting in recovery, and emotional wellness.
Provide educational and encouragement related to pregnancy, postpartum wellness, infant bonding, and parenting in recovery.
Promote safe sleep practices, infant safety, and overall family wellness.
Assist participants in accessing prenatal, postpartum, pediatric, and behavioral health services within 72 hours of enrollment when possible.
Support care coordination with healthcare providers, behavioral health teams, and community partners.
Advocate for participant needs and empower individuals to actively participate in their care and recovery.
Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with program, funding, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training while maintaining peer certification requirements.
Work in a combination of office, community, and clinical treatment settings that may include home visits, hospital visits, and community outreach.
Manage and transport program supplies for meetings and community events.