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Workit Health

Peer Recovery Support Specialist / Coach

$18 - $23/hr

As a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (Internal title: Behavioral Health Care Specialist ... BHCS are full-time employees that work primarily remote and can provide all services via telehealth ...

Workit Health

Peer Recovery Support Specialist / Coach

$18 - $23/hr

As a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (Internal title: Behavioral Health Care Specialist ... BHCS are full-time employees that work primarily remote and can provide all services via telehealth ...

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Peer Specialist (Mental Health Services)

Somerville, MA · On-site +1

$19 - $24.50/hr

Provides Peer Support Services; helps PS explore their options and gain the confidence, skills, and ... All Peer Specialists may not be involved with or trained in Medication Administration Program (MAP ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote peer support specialist in the United States is $19.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Peer Support Specialist provides virtual emotional support, guidance, and mentorship to individuals facing mental health challenges or life difficulties. They use their own lived experiences to offer empathy, encouragement, and resources, typically through phone calls, video meetings, or online messaging platforms. This role often involves helping clients set goals, develop coping strategies, and connect with relevant community services. The position requires strong communication skills, active listening, and sometimes certification in peer support. Since it is remote, specialists must be comfortable using technology to engage with clients effectively.

What does a typical day look like for a remote peer support specialist?

A typical day for a Remote Peer Support Specialist involves connecting with clients through scheduled video calls, phone conversations, or secure chat platforms to offer emotional support, share recovery resources, and encourage goal setting. You may document sessions, follow up on action plans, and collaborate with clinicians or case managers when needed. Most work is done independently from home, but regular team meetings and supervision sessions provide support and professional development opportunities. Balancing scheduled sessions with administrative tasks is common, and flexibility is important to meet the diverse needs of those you support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote peer support specialist?

A Remote Peer Support Specialist typically requires lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, completion of peer support training, and often a state-recognized certification. Familiarity with online communication platforms, client management systems, and secure messaging tools is important for remote service delivery. Outstanding active listening, empathy, and the ability to establish trust and maintain professional boundaries set top performers apart in this field. These skills enable specialists to effectively support and empower peers, fostering recovery and resilience in a virtual environment.

Can you become a remote peer support specialist online?

Yes, many organizations offer remote peer support specialist roles that can be performed online. These positions often require relevant certifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to use virtual communication tools. Training and supervision are typically provided remotely as well.
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Infographic showing various Remote Peer Support Specialist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,023 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Family Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual) - SUD

Baltimore, MD • On-site, Remote

Maryland Coalition of Families
Individual, Family and Community Social Assistance • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Maryland Coalition of Familiesexternal

$21 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide support, encouragement, and education to help parents and caregivers of people with substance use disorders navigate behavioral health, social, legal, educational, and health care systems.

  • Offer a strengths-based, non-judgmental, solutions-oriented approach to help families identify challenges, needs, and develop plans to overcome them.

  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with behavioral health, child-serving agencies, and other service providers.

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
This is an excellent opportunity for people who want to help families in need! We seek people who have had personal experience (not work related) as a primary caregiver of a loved one with a behavioral health challenge. MCF provides equipment, mileage reimbursement and paid training. This is a Home-Based work opportunity and we offer full benefits (see below)!
Who We Are Founded in 1999, Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) is a statewide nonprofit with a central office in Columbia, Md., and staff located in communities throughout the state. Using personal experience as parents, caregivers, youth, and other loved ones, we connect, support, and empower Maryland's families. Our staff provide one-to-one support to parents and caregivers of loved ones with behavioral health challenges. We also advocate to improve systems that impact individuals with behavioral health challenges.
Who We Are
Founded in 1999, Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) is a statewide nonprofit with a central office in Columbia, Md., and staff located in communities throughout the state. Using personal experience as parents, caregivers, youth, and other loved ones, we connect, support, and empower Maryland's families. Our staff provide one-to-one support to parents and caregivers of people with mental health, substance use or gambling issues. We also advocate to improve systems that impact individuals with behavioral health challenges.
Overview
The Bilingual (Spanish/English Family) Peer Support Specialist (FPSS) must have experience as a parent or caregiver of someone with substance use challenges. After training and orientation, the Bilingual FPSS will provide family-to-family support, education, advocacy, coaching, information, referrals, and follow-up to families during or immediately following a crisis that required a response from the mobile crisis team. This position provides service to families in Baltimore City. The successful incumbent must reside within the limits of Baltimore City or Baltimore County.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide support, encouragement, and education to help parent and caregivers of people with substance use disorders navigate behavioral health, social, legal, educational and health care systems.
  • Offer a strengths-based, non-judgmental, solutions-oriented approach to helping families identify challenges and needs and develop a plan to overcome them.
  • Provide opportunities for families to engage in activities that help and encourage them to build a natural support network.
  • Educate families about available resources and facilitate access as needed.
  • Educate families about their rights within various systems.
  • Advocate on behalf of the families with key stakeholders in various systems with which they are involved to ensure needs are met.
  • Support families to be equal partners in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating plans of care or service.
  • Facilitate educational workshops for families on behavioral health topics or other subjects relevant to the community.
  • Build and maintain strong, positive partnerships with behavioral health, child-serving agencies, and other service providers.
  • Act as an ambassador to disseminate information and raise awareness about all of MCF's programs and services.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation regarding the delivery of services.
  • Stay abreast of emerging issues within the field of family peer support and specific program focus area through a commitment to professional growth and continued learning.
  • Represent MCF on various state and local committees, commissions and boards as assigned to increase awareness of family peer support and provide family voice as part of conversations related to policies, systems, and other issues that impact families, caregivers, and allies.
  • Contribute positively to a community of peers supporting each other in the delivery of high-quality services to families, caregivers, and allies.

Requirements
Qualifications:
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Personal, lived experience as a primary parent or caregiver of an individual with a substance use challenge is required.
  • Residency within Baltimore City or Baltimore County limits.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; some combination of college and/or professional work experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with state and local resources and knowledge of how to access them.
  • Prior experience assisting other families in obtaining appropriate services and supports for their child or family members is desirable.
  • Familiarity and comfort with public speaking and conducting outreach to the community preferred.
  • Willingness and strong ability to build and maintain partnerships with agencies and providers.

Hours/Compensation
  • Full-Time/40 hours per week.
  • Salary: $21-$23/Per Hour
  • MCF provides equipment, mileage reimbursement, and paid training.
  • Full benefits include generous paid time off (2-Weeks Vacation, 2-Weeks Sick leave, 3-Personal days, 2-Floating holidays, 11-Holidays per year), health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, long-term disability, 401(k), and EAP.

To apply
To be considered for this position, you must respond to the screener question about your relevant personal experience as the primary caregiver of a loved one with a substance use challenge.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination.
Visit our website for information about our organization: https://www.mdcoalition.org
Salary Description
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