Family Peer Support Specialist - Recovery & Guidance

Clarvida; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

DailyPay

Training and education

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Pet insurance

Job summary

Clarvida in Freeport, Maine is seeking a Family Peer Support Specialist to work with families navigating mental health services, drawing on lived experience to provide guidance and encouragement.

You will be part of a Behavioral Health Home team with supervision, flexible scheduling, and a focus on recovery-oriented care; the role emphasizes peer connection and professional growth.

This full-time position offers hourly pay of $18–$20, benefits, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Household member has received mental health services (recovery).
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing (Maine DMV).
• Ability to pass a background check (Maine DHHS).
• Willingness to obtain CIPSS certification within nine months of hire.

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 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

Empathy

Communication

Lived experience

Self-identification

Education

CIPSS certification

Job description

Clarvida in Freeport, Maine is seeking a Family Peer Support Specialist to work with families navigating mental health services, drawing on lived experience to provide guidance and encouragement.

You will be part of a Behavioral Health Home team with supervision, flexible scheduling, and a focus on recovery-oriented care; the role emphasizes peer connection and professional growth.

This full-time position offers hourly pay of $18–$20, benefits, and opportunities for training and development.