Family Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Flexible schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

DailyPay

401(k)

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Clarvida in Bangor, Maine seeks a Family Peer Support Specialist to work with families receiving mental health services, using lived experience to provide guidance, encouragement, and recovery-oriented support. You will collaborate with the Behavioral Health Home team, maintain compliant documentation, and help families navigate diagnoses, services, and life transitions while upholding confidentiality.

This full-time, community-based role offers a flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits to

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following: CIPSS certification preferred
• Willingness to obtain CIPSS certification within nine (9) 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
• Willingness to self-identify appropriately with clients to support growth and 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

Empathy

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Education

CIPSS certification

Willingness to obtain CIPSS within 9 months

Job description

Description

Family Peer Support Specialist
Location: Bangor, Maine (Community-based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $18–$20/hour
Date Posted: September 29, 2026

About the Role

Clarvida is seeking a Family Peer Support Specialist to work with families receiving mental health services who benefit from guidance, encouragement, and support from someone with lived experience. In this role, you will use your personal experience navigating mental health services and recovery to support families as they manage diagnoses, strengthen relationships, and navigate life transitions.

You will serve as part of a Behavioral Health Home team and receive meaningful supervision to support both client outcomes and your own professional growth. This role emphasizes flexibility, peer connection, and recovery-oriented care.

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

Requirements

• Must meet one of the following:
• CIPSS (Certified Intentional Peer Support Services) certification preferred
• Willingness to obtain CIPSS certification within nine (9) 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
• Willingness to self-identify appropriately with clients to support growth and 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

Compensation & Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• Hourly pay of $18–$20 (40 hours per week)
• Flexible schedule — create your own schedule in coordination with clients
• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
• Up to 10 paid holidays*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday*
• Training, development, and continuing education opportunities

All Employees

• 401(k)
• Free licensure supervision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement*
• Cell phone stipend*

*Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.

Employment Type

Full-time

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Keywords

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