Family Peer Support Specialist — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Pathways; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Clarvida is hiring a Family Peer Support Specialist to work with families receiving mental health services in a community setting in Maine. The role focuses on guidance, encouragement, and support from someone with lived experience to help families manage diagnoses, relationships, and life transitions.

The position emphasizes flexibility, peer connection, and recovery-oriented care within a Behavioral Health Home team, with supervision for client outcomes and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must meet CIPSS certification; certification preferred or willing to obtain CIPSS within nine months of hire.
• At least 18 years of age.
• A member of your household is receiving or has received services for mental illness diagnoses and is in recovery.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing (verified through Maine DMV).
• Ability to pass a background check through the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based support to families receiving mental health services.
• Share lived experience to promote hope, engagement, and recovery.
• Support families in managing mental health diagnoses and service systems.
• Assist with navigating peer relationships and life transitions.
• Build supportive, professional peer relationships grounded in mutual respect.
• Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Home team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

Communication

Job description

Clarvida is hiring a Family Peer Support Specialist to work with families receiving mental health services in a community setting in Maine. The role focuses on guidance, encouragement, and support from someone with lived experience to help families manage diagnoses, relationships, and life transitions.

The position emphasizes flexibility, peer connection, and recovery-oriented care within a Behavioral Health Home team, with supervision for client outcomes and professional growth.