Job detail
Family Peer Support Specialist
Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/1/2026
Location
Caribou, Maine
Core 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.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of lived experience in a parenting role with a child who has received mental health services. They should be willing to self-Identify and demonstrate the ability to provide peer support.
high schoolAdvocacyProblem-SolvingDocumentationCollaborationEmpowermentEmotional SupportSelf-Care StrategiesPeer SupportFamily EducationCrisis ManagementResource NavigationCommunity SupportCultural HumilityTraining OrganizationStigma Reduction