Family Peer Support Specialist - Part-Time (Remote/Travel)

Brighter Heights Maine; Bangor (ME); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighter Heights Maine is seeking a Family/Parent Support Specialist for a part-time position starting at 15–20 hours per week. The role involves traveling to nearby communities and delivering services to families, including remote work from home when needed.

The specialist must identify as a peer (parent or caregiver of a child with behavioral health issues) and ensure the child has lived with them for at least 3 years, with diagnosed concerns for three or more years.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license are required.
• Identify as a peer as explained in job description.
• Willingness to take training to become a family/parent peer; training paid.

Responsibilities

• Assist parents of a child with a behavioral health diagnosis.
• Support families in navigating systems and linking to local resources.
• Encourage families to move toward self-advocacy.
• Work in the office or remotely at home, at clients’ residences, in the local community, and may involve travel and meetings.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Reliable vehicle

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Brighter Heights Maine is seeking a Family/Parent Support Specialist for a part-time position starting at 15–20 hours per week. The role involves traveling to nearby communities and delivering services to families, including remote work from home when needed.

The specialist must identify as a peer (parent or caregiver of a child with behavioral health issues) and ensure the child has lived with them for at least 3 years, with diagnosed concerns for three or more years.