Family Peer Support Specialist - Caribou Outpatient
Aroostook Mental Health Center, Caribou, ME, United States
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
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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
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