Maternal Health Peer Specialist

Job Summary

Providing virtual peer support to pregnant and postpartum individuals, the part-time Maternal Health Peer Specialist will offer empathetic listening, validation, and guidance while navigating perinatal transitions in a remote contract role.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver virtual peer support grounded in personal lived experience throughout pregnancy and postpartum
• Engage members through outreach, encouraging connection to Canopie services based on their needs
• Document interactions clearly and consistently within Canopie's platform while recognizing when clinical support may be necessary

Required qualifications

• Lived experience with pregnancy and/or postpartum within the last 3-5 years
• Some experience in maternal health, peer support, community-based work, or caregiving roles
• Strong digital literacy with video platforms, messaging tools, and documentation systems
• Ability to provide virtual support and build connections in a digital environment
• Reliable, organized, and responsive in a remote setting