Peer Family Support Specialist - Empowering Parents

UCP of Maine; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UCP of Maine is seeking a Family Support Specialist to leverage lived experience to guide families through mental health challenges. The role focuses on building peer-support connections, education, and advocacy within a recovery-oriented framework.

The position requires relevant training (GEAR) or willingness to obtain within 9 months, a Maine driver license, and strong collaboration with clients and providers to promote access to resources.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of parenting or supporting a family with mental health challenges.
• Advocacy and peer-support navigation skills preferred.
• Requires clear communication and collaboration with families and providers.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, develops, and educates members on peer support systems and assists in accessing natural supports.
• Assists members in connecting to peer advocacy groups, peer support services, family support networks, wellness centers, and related services.
• Maintains updated information on area peer support services.
• Provides advocacy and/or training in self-advocacy techniques.
• Follows up with members and other providers regarding peer support systems.
• Identifies barriers to success with the member and resources to address them.
• Maintains coordination within the BHH team.
• Educates on client-centered, recovery-oriented language and best practices.

Skills

Lived experience

Advocacy

Communication

Education

GEAR Parent-Peer Support Leadership Institute

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

UCP of Maine is seeking a Family Support Specialist to leverage lived experience to guide families through mental health challenges. The role focuses on building peer-support connections, education, and advocacy within a recovery-oriented framework.

The position requires relevant training (GEAR) or willingness to obtain within 9 months, a Maine driver license, and strong collaboration with clients and providers to promote access to resources.