Clarvida - Maine·Brunswick, Maine
Provide peer-based support and guidance to families navigating mental health services using lived experience to promote recovery. Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Home team and maintain compliant documentation of client progress.
Date Posted: July 20, 2026
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.
● 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
– 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
*Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.
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.
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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.
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Market context
Family Support Specialist roles in Maine are often tied to community-based services, so demand is usually strongest where agencies need staff who can coordinate care, support families, and respond outside standard hours. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a bachelor’s in social work or a related field with experience, or a master’s degree plus relevant experience, along with a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and flexibility for non-traditional hours. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your schedule and transportation fit before applying.
