Family Peer Support Specialist

ANDROSCOGGIN HOME HEALTH SERVICES INC; Bangor (ME); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Andwell Health Partners in Maine seeks a Behavioral Health Homes (BHH) Family Support Specialist to help families navigate child behavioral health services with compassion and lived experience.

You will collaborate with care teams, build natural supports, document accurately, and participate in team meetings. The role is hybrid, Monday–Friday, with no weekends, and focuses on supporting children and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lived experience as a family member of someone who has received services for a mental health diagnosis and willingness to self-identify in this role.
• Current Maine OCFS Family Support Specialist certification preferred, or willingness to complete required CORE training and obtain certification within 9 months.
• Strong communication, organization, advocacy, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with families through peer support.
• Share your lived experience to inspire hope and recovery.
• Help families navigate behavioral health services and community resources.
• Collaborate with care teams to support children and families.
• Assist families in developing natural support systems.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication

Organization

Advocacy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Health Homes Family Support Specialist (Children's)Join Andwell Health Partners and make a difference for Maine families.Andwell Health Partners is Maine's largest independent nonprofit home and community healthcare organization, providing home health, hospice, behavioral health, medical, and care management services throughout the state. Recognized as one of Maine's Best Places to Work, we're committed to creating a workplace where every team member feels they belong while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.About the RoleAs a Behavioral Health Homes (BHH) Family Support Specialist, you'll use your lived experience as a family member of someone who has received mental health services to provide hope, guidance, and support to families navigating behavioral health challenges. Working as part of a collaborative care team, you'll help families build natural supports, connect with community resources, and advocate for their children's needs.What You'll DoBuild trusting relationships with families through peer support.Share your lived experience to inspire hope and recovery.Help families navigate behavioral health services and community resources.Collaborate with care teams to support children and families.Assist families in developing natural support systems.Complete accurate and timely documentation.Participate in team meetings and other duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required.Lived experience as a family member of someone who has received services for a mental health diagnosis and willingness to self-identify in this role.Current Maine OCFS Family Support Specialist certification preferred, or willingness to complete required CORE training and obtain certification within 9 months.Strong communication, organization, advocacy, and teamwork skills.Schedule & LocationMonday-FridayNo weekendsHybrid (office and community-based work)Why Join Andwell?Mission-driven nonprofit serving communities across Maine.Supportive, collaborative team environment.Opportunity to use your lived experience to make a lasting impact.Recognized as one of Maine's Best Places to Work.If you're passionate about supporting children and families through your own lived experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help families build hope, resilience, and brighter futures.