Job Description

Perinatal Peer Mentor

Reports To:

Substance Use Disorder Manager

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED Minimum 1 year demonstrated personal recovery experience Current valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

KCPM Certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Strong leadership skills Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to function well in a high-paced and at time stressful environment Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software Effective oral and written communication skills to distribute unbiased, easily understood information to diverse audiences. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees and students Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Position Summary:

The Perinatal Peer Mentor provides compassionate, recovery-oriented support to pregnant, postpartum, and parenting women impacted by substance use disorders (SUD) in a hospital setting. This role bridges the gap between patients and medical staff, supports engagement in recovery and treatment, and assists with coordination of care both during hospitalization and through the transition into community-based treatment and recovery supports. The Peer Mentor utilizes lived experience, recovery knowledge, and trauma-informed practices to reduce stigma, improve outcomes, and foster hope and empowerment for patients and their families.

Essential Job Functions:

Build trusting, supportive relationships with perinatal and postpartum patients identified as having current or past SUD. Utilize lived experience to offer understanding, hope, and motivation for recovery, normalizing addiction as a treatable chronic disease. Provide one-on-one peer support to help patients identify and work toward individualized recovery and wellness goals. Assist patients in recognizing and accessing available SUD treatment, recovery, and community resources. Offer continued support through hospital discharge and transitional periods, including telephone or virtual follow-up to promote ongoing engagement. Educate patients and families about addiction, recovery, and available supports in a compassionate, stigma-free manner. Respond appropriately to patients and families in crisis, helping de-escalate and connect them to clinical or emergency supports as needed. Complete screenings and evaluations to assist in determining potential appropriate levels of care and treatment placement. Develop and coordinate individualized discharge and transition plans connecting patients to outpatient or residential treatment, recovery housing, and other supports. Collaborate closely with hospital staff in the OB and NICU units to identify, engage, and support women with SUD. Coordinate the delivery of a broad range of SUD services and interventions to reduce unnecessary hospital utilization and maximize treatment engagement. Participate in planning and implementing strategies to achieve appropriate length of stay for patients in acute care settings. Identify high utilizers of acute care and assist in developing interventions to connect them to long-term, community-based services. Maintain regular contact with referral sources and external providers to ensure continuity of care. Facilitate connections and linkages to recovery communities, peer networks, and support groups. Serve as a liaison between patients and hospital or clinical staff to ensure clear, compassionate communication and coordinated care. Advocate for patients' voices, needs, and choices. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Adhere to all policies and procedures related to clinical, ethical, and confidentiality standards. Obtain and maintain Kansas Certified Peer Mentor Certification, Levels I and II. Participate in ongoing supervision, training, and continuing education to maintain competence and uphold best practices. Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

On-Site: Office environment with moderate noise level.
Hybrid:
Remote:

Benefits:

Competitive benefits with partial employer paid contributions for health insurance and up to 4% for retirement plans.

FLSA Classification:

Hourly Non-Exempt

Department:

Stormont Vail

Schedule:

M-F; 8 am - 5 pm 40 hours

Location / Category:

On site; SV

Timeline

Open until filled

Requirements:

Applicant will be required to pass a drug screen and background checks.