Family Peer Support Specialist (3758)
Andwell Health Partners·Bangor, Maine
Andwell Health Partners·Bangor, Maine
Provide hope and guidance to families navigating behavioral health challenges using lived experience. Collaborate with care teams to help families build natural support systems and connect with community resources.
As a Behavioral Health Homes (BHH) Family Support Specialist, you'll use your lived experience as a family member of someone who has received mental health services to provide hope, guidance, and support to families navigating behavioral health challenges. Working as part of a collaborative care team, you'll help families build natural supports, connect with community resources, and advocate for their children's needs. What You'll Do Build trusting relationships with families through peer support. Share your lived experience to inspire hope and recovery. Help families navigate behavioral health services and community resources. Collaborate with care teams to support children and families. Assist families in developing natural support systems. Complete accurate and timely documentation. Participate in team meetings and other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Lived experience as a family member of someone who has received services for a mental health diagnosis and willingness to self-identify in this role. Current Maine OCFS Family Support Specialist certification preferred, or willingness to complete required CORE training and obtain certification within 9 months. Strong communication, organization, advocacy, and teamwork skills. Schedule & Location Monday-Friday No weekends Hybrid (office and community-based work) Why Join Andwell? Mission-driven nonprofit serving communities across Maine. Supportive, collaborative team environment. Opportunity to use your lived experience to make a lasting impact. Recognized as one of Maine's Best Places to Work. If you're passionate about supporting children and families through your own lived experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help families build hope, resilience, and brighter futures. Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or GED and lived experience as a family member of someone receiving mental health services. Preference is given to those with Maine OCFS Family Support Specialist certification or a willingness to obtain it within 9 months.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Maine often reflect steady demand from community programs, outpatient providers, and recovery-focused services. These positions are competitive because employers value lived experience, reliable transportation, and readiness to complete CIPSS training; this listing’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your driver’s license status and whether you can meet the certification timeline.
