Family Support Specialist - Hi Fi Wraparound Services

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
• Serve as a resource for families in managing mental health diagnoses and service systems
• Aid families in 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
• Paid 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

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.