Family Peer Navigator (Lived Experience)

Assistance-Plus; Norridgewock (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Within 30 miles of home

No vaccine requirement

Work/life balance

Free job-specific training

Job summary

Assistance Plus is seeking a Family Support Specialist to join our behavioral health home team, coordinating well‑integrated care for youth and families. You will bring lived experience and provide leadership and technical assistance in developing and implementing BHHO family support services, sharing insights with families, co‑workers, and community providers.

The role requires a Maine driver’s license, vehicle, and a willingness to work within 30 miles of home, with flexible scheduling and

Qualifications

• Three or more years of lived parenting experience with a child/youth who had care needs.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Maine driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with common software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the behavioral health home team to ensure integrated care for youth and families.
• Provide leadership and technical assistance in developing and implementing family support services.
• Share lived experience with families, coworkers, and community providers to support success.

Skills

Lived parenting experience

Strong communication

Vehicle and license

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistance Plus is seeking a Family Support Specialist to join our behavioral health home team, coordinating well‑integrated care for youth and families. You will bring lived experience and provide leadership and technical assistance in developing and implementing BHHO family support services, sharing insights with families, co‑workers, and community providers.

The role requires a Maine driver’s license, vehicle, and a willingness to work within 30 miles of home, with flexible scheduling and