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Ascension

Sr Financial Analyst

Baltimore, MD · Remote

$79K/yr

Remote Department: MWF Ascension Medical Group Schedule: Full Time, Days Salary: $79,511.52 - $110 ... Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management ...

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YO AI Labs

PhD & Academic Expert - Remote

Maryland City, MD · Remote

$245 - $280/hr

Remote About the Role We are looking for PhD and academic experts to support AI research projects ... Peer Review * Strong Written English Preferred Qualifications * PhD in a technical, STEM, English ...

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CareFirst

Care Manager (Remote)

Baltimore, MD · Remote

PURPOSE: This position will support the Medicare Advantage line of business. Under minimal ... peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote peer support in Baltimore, MD is $19.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.73 and $21.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote peer support?

A Remote Peer Support job involves providing emotional support, guidance, and resources to individuals facing mental health challenges, addiction recovery, or other life difficulties. This role is typically filled by someone with lived experience who can offer empathy and understanding. Support is provided via phone, video calls, chat, or online forums, helping individuals navigate their challenges in a non-clinical, supportive manner. The goal is to offer encouragement, share coping strategies, and connect individuals with relevant resources.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in remote peer support, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Peer Support specialist, you need lived experience relevant to the population you serve, strong active listening skills, and knowledge of mental health and recovery resources. Familiarity with secure communication platforms, note-taking systems, and sometimes peer support certification are valued in this role. Exceptional empathy, reliability, and a nonjudgmental approach help you build trust and rapport with clients remotely. These skills ensure meaningful support, effective communication, and positive outcomes for individuals in need of guidance and encouragement.

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

A typical day as a Remote Peer Support specialist involves connecting with clients individually or in small groups through video, phone, or messaging platforms to provide emotional support and share resources. You may spend time documenting sessions, coordinating with other mental health professionals, and attending team meetings focused on client care. Flexibility is key, as some interactions are scheduled while others may be more urgent. While most work is done independently, strong collaboration with your team is essential to ensure clients receive comprehensive support and consistent follow-up.

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Infographic showing various Remote Peer Support job openings in Baltimore, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,762 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Family Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual) - SUD

Maryland Coalition of Families

Baltimore, MD • On-site, Remote

$21 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 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
$21-$23 Per Hour

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