What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at Clarvida?
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:
– 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
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $18 - $20