Peer Recovery Specialist – Perinatal Health Hub

Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) – Perinatal Health Hub

Full-time, non-exempt, in-person; Pay: $17.00 – $18.00 per hour

Position Summary:

Strength In Peers seeks a compassionate and qualified individual to fill a full-time Peer Recovery Specialist position in our new Perinatal Health Hub which aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. A Peer Recovery Specialist is an individual in active recovery from mental health, substance use, and/or trauma-related challenges who uses their lived experience to help others overcome similar difficulties. The position work directly with women who are pregnant, nursing, or have recently had a baby and are experiencing mental health, substance use, and trauma-related challenges. The position will provide direct community outreach, maternal health and recovery education, peer recovery support, and linkages to medical care and other community services. The position will work out of the organization’s Rocktown Health office in downtown Harrisonburg and will conduct home visits with participants throughout surrounding areas. This position requires flexibility in scheduling, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Training and coaching in peer recovery support and service navigation skills will be provided.

General Job Duties:

• Provide direct services to women who are pregnant, nursing, or have recently had a baby and are experiencing mental health (including postpartum depression), substance use, and/or trauma-related challenges based on the practice guidelines and ethical responsibilities of the Peer Recovery Specialist profession.
• Conduct direct community outreach to engage women in jails, on the street, at events, and at other agencies throughout the region.
• Provide maternal health and recovery education to participants, including information on prenatal wellness, substance use risk during pregnancy and postpartum, and available treatment and support options.
• Help participants connect to and navigate medical care, including health insurance benefits, prenatal care, pediatric care, family planning, and mental and behavioral health treatment.
• Help participants identify and connect to community resources aligned with their goals, including housing, childcare, employment, education, public benefits, and social supports.
• Collaborate closely with a case manager, peer recovery specialists, and community partners to ensure coordinated, participant-centered care.
• Maintain regular contact with participants and document services provided, interactions, and outcomes in the organization’s electronic health record system.
• Transport and accompany participants to appointments and community resources when appropriate.
• Represent Strength In Peers professionally in community events, meetings, and collaborative efforts.
• A complete list of duties and expectations will be provided in the full position description.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Identify as a person in active recovery from substance use, mental health, and/or trauma-related challenges and have experience participating in treatment or recovery support services.
• Believe that anyone can recover and thrive; support all recovery pathways including harm reduction.
• Treat all people with dignity; able to connect with others and inspire trust, hope, and healing.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and interpersonally in one-on-one and small group settings.
• General computer skills and experience with data entry, email, and internet navigation.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Peer Recovery Specialist Certification required or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record required.
• Background check required.

To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Director@StrengthInPeers.org. Please describe your qualification as they relate to this job announcement in your cover letter. Only applications that include both a cover letter and resume will be considered. No phone calls please.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026, or until filled.

Benefits: professional development training, mileage reimbursement, health insurance, paid time off, simple IRA retirement program, and medical flexible spending account.

Strength In Peers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.