Family Support SpecialistClarvida

Description

Family Peer Support Specialist
Location: Freeport/Augusta, Maine (Community-based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $18$20/hour
Date Posted: August 4, 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 Drivers 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

How to Apply

If you are passionate about peer support, recovery-oriented care, and helping families grow through lived experience and connection, we encourage you to apply for the Family Peer Support Specialist role with Clarvida.

Learn more:www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
See other opportunities:www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

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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