Family Support Specialist

Description Family Peer Support Specialist Location: Freeport, Maine (Community-based) Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $18–$20/hour Date Posted: July 27, 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* #J-18808-Ljbffr