Recovery‑Oriented Family Peer 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

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