CanopieOther

Peer Specialist Maternal Health

RemotePosted yesterday

Canopie is a digital maternal health company supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals through structured, evidence-based support, education, and care navigation. They focus on building an inclusive, responsive model of care that values lived experience alongside clinical expertise.

Location: Remote

Responsibilities

Provide virtual peer support to members across pregnancy and postpartum, grounded in lived experience
Offer empathetic listening, validation, and encouragement through key perinatal transitions
Share personal insights when appropriate to normalize experiences and reduce isolation
Conduct outreach and engagement using structured workflows and communication tools
Support members in navigating common challenges (emotional wellbeing, identity shifts, recovery, feeding, sleep, returning to work)
Encourage connection to Canopie services (coaching, classes, clinical care) based on member needs
Recognize when additional or clinical support may be needed and follow defined escalation pathways
Document interactions clearly and consistently within Canopie's platform
Communicate with members via phone, video, and secure messaging
Participate in training, supervision, and peer support development

Requirements

Lived experience with pregnancy and/or the postpartum period within the last 3-5 years
Ability to thoughtfully reflect on and use personal experience to support others in a balanced, appropriate way
Some experience in maternal health, peer support, community-based work, or caregiving roles
Comfortable providing virtual support and building connection in a digital environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a warm, non-judgmental approach
Ability to follow structured workflows while maintaining authenticity in interactions
Strong digital literacy (video platforms, messaging tools, documentation systems)
Reliable, organized, and responsive in a remote setting