Family Peer Support Specialist - Caribou Outpatient at Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.

Caribou, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer Support, Advocacy, Resource Navigation, Documentation, Collaboration, Emotional Support, Crisis Management, Family Education, Stigma Reduction, Self-Care Strategies, Cultural Humility, Problem-Solving, Community Support, Training Organization, Empowerment

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description AMHC is looking for a full time Family Peer Support Specialist candidate, that will be a vital member of the Children’s Behavioral Health Home team. You will provide compassionate, peer-based support to families and caregivers of children and youth experiencing behavioral health challenges. Drawing on lived experience, this role helps families navigate complex systems, access resources, build advocacy skills, and feel empowered throughout the recovery journey. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Peer Support & Guidance Provide non-judgmental, empathetic emotional support grounded in lived experience Openly share personal recovery experiences to instill hope and understanding Support families in coping with stress, crisis, and uncertainty Promote respect for each family’s unique recovery path Offer practical strategies for self-care, stress management, and mental well-being Family Education & Advocacy Advocate for family needs within healthcare, school, and community systems Assist families in identifying unmet needs and accessing services Educate families and the community on recovery principles and stigma reduction Promote family involvement in treatment planning and decision-making Participate in and organize trainings, workshops, and agency in-services Resource Navigation & Referral Provide information and referrals for mental health and substance use services Assist families with problem-solving barriers to care (appointments, transportation, follow-through) Maintain ongoing assessment of recovery needs and resource gaps Connect families to community supports to increase independence and stability Documentation & Collaboration Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in compliance with agency and funding requirements Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, social workers, and other team members Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and trainings General Expectations Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information Provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for all individuals Follow all agency policies, procedures, and regulations Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrate cultural humility when working with diverse populations Be flexible to meet client and agency needs, including occasional overtime Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Physical & Work Requirements Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use standard office equipment Occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds Work occurs in office, community, and family settings and requires travel within assigned catchment areas Reasonable accommodations will be made as appropriate Schedule & Employment Status Non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act Primary hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Occasional evening or extended hours may be required and compensated per agency policy Supervision This position is supervised by the Children’s Program Manager or Children’s BHH Administrative Supervisor. Requirements This position requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent. Applicant must have a minimum of 3 years of lived experience in parenting or in a parenting role (meaning biological parent, caregiver, foster parent, or grandparent) with at least one child/youth who lived with the applicant for 3 or more years who is receiving or has received services and support related to the diagnosis of a mental illness, and who is willing to self-identify AMHC is an equal opportunity employer ind123

Responsibilities

The Family Peer Support Specialist provides compassionate, peer-based support to families of children experiencing behavioral health challenges. This role includes advocating for family needs, assisting with resource navigation, and maintaining documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.