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Family Support Specialist

Clarvida - Maine·Bangor, Maine

$18 - $20/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Provide peer-based support to families navigating mental health services using lived experience to promote recovery and hope. Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Home team and maintain compliant documentation of client progress.

Family Peer Support Specialist Location

  • Bangor,
  • Maine (Community-based)
  • Employment
  • Type:
  • Full-time
  • Salary: $18–$20/hour

Date Posted: July 21, 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

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 family peer support specialist Maine, peer support jobs Maine, behavioral health home peer support, family mental health support Maine, recovery-oriented care jobs, Clarvida careers

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Training And Development
  • DailyPay
  • Paid Vacation Days
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Free Licensure Supervision
  • National Discounts

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $20/hr
Location
Bangor, Maine
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Clarvida - Maine

For more than 50 years, Clarvida has provided trusted behavioral and mental healthcare services to children and adults throughout the United States. Through a broad range of services—such as outpatient therapy, foster care and child and family services, autism services, and...

Salary listed on 12 jobs
IndustryHealth and Human Services
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Family support roles remain steady in Maine

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.

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