Perinatal Peer Support Specialist
Aspire Health Alliance
Aspire Health Alliance & South Shore Health
797 Main Street
Weymouth, MA 02190
United States
Position Type:
Recovery Support / Peer Worker
Setting:
Outpatient
Population Served:
Adults
Education Level:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Hours
Full time
Part time
Location: 797 Main St, Weymouth
About the SHORE Program
The SHORE Program offers compassionate, comprehensive support for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders. Our multidisciplinary team provides medication management, short-term therapy, and recovery services — and YOU can be a vital part of that journey.
What You’ll Do
As a Perinatal Peer Recovery Specialist, you’ll use your lived experience to provide hope and support to women in early recovery.
You will:
- Offer mentorship, encouragement, and peer support in individual and group settings
- Guide women through recovery goals and connect them with resources and sober support networks
- Advocate for patients during treatment planning and help break down barriers to recovery
- Build bridges between patients and healthcare, social services, and the recovery community
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and maintain accurate documentation
- Promote wellness by encouraging attendance at therapy, medical appointments, and recovery activities
We’re seeking someone who is:
- In recovery with a minimum of 2 years of sustained sobriety
- Has personal experience with addiction and pregnancy
- Trained as a Recovery Coach (or willing to complete certification within 6 months)
- Passionate about helping others find their own path to recovery
- A strong communicator and team player
- Comfortable using basic technology and electronic medical records
- Able to set healthy boundaries and respect confidentiality