Land Support Agent jobs in North Carolina

INspire Peer Support Specialist
Job Description

Department: Mountain Area Workforce Development
Reports to: Peer Support Services Director

General Statement of Duties
Under general direction and supervision of the Peer Support Services Director, the Cherokee Indian Hospital Peer Support
Specialist will guide participants across multi-sector services through increased understanding and knowledge of the
available resources provided as part of Cherokee Indian Hospital Recovery to Career with a focus on Jackson, Swain,
and Graham county areas in Western North Carolina. The Cherokee Indian Hospital Recovery to Career project is a
partnership between NCDHHS, Land of Sky Regional Council and The Cherokee Indian Hospital. This project will assist
individuals with substance use disorders to connect with employment, education and training while maintaining sobriety.
Performs other duties as required.

Distinguishing Features of the Class
Provides case management and peer support recovery services to participants in the Cherokee Indian Hospital Recovery
to Careers project. Peer Support Specialists will guide participants across multi-sector services through increased
understanding and knowledge of the available resources provided to individuals with substance use disorders.

Responsible for submitting any required reports and updates with NCDHHS, Vaya Health, The Cherokee Indian Hospital,
Land of Sky Regional Council, and other organizations as directed.

Responsible for supporting the Peer Support Services Director in meeting the goal of The Cherokee Indian Hospital's
Recovery to Career program of 20 individuals enrolled and meeting all of the goals of the project. The position will
support a Collective Impact approach led by the Peer Support Services Director and The Cherokee Indian Hospital to
convene regional leaders, businesses, and program leaders to encourage cross-sector and cross-area collaboration to
educate partners about substance use disorders and encourage them to participation in the Recovery to Career
ecosystem.

The Peer Support Specialist will work closely with the Cherokee Indian Hospital, NC Works Career Centers, Local
Workforce Development Boards, community colleges and other educational institutions, nonprofits and others to provide
effective support and services to the individuals served by this project.

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks

• Provides oversight support to the Peer Support Services Director to all operations and programs of Cherokee Indian

• Provides intensive case management to participants enrolled in Cherokee Indian Hospital Recovery to Career

• Prepare written reports and financial reports as required.
• Prepare spreadsheets as required and tracking.
• Perform monitoring, report recommendations and needed corrective action procedures to promote accuracy and

operational efficiency.

INspire Peer Support Specialist

• As directed by the Peer Support Services Director, make public presentations and represent Land of Sky Regional

• In collaboration with the Peer Support Services Director, develop and maintain effective working relationships with

• In collaboration with the Peer Support Services Director, develop an effective working relationship with employers,

• Consult with the Peer Support Services Director and Cherokee Indian Hospital on decisions of important consequence

• Exercise initiative, creativity and independent judgment carefully in managing projects.

• Other related duties as directed by the Project Coordinator.

perform visual inspections and extensive reading.

a degree in human services, business administration or public administration and/or considerable experience in
recovery from substance use disorders, supporting former offenders and expertise with workforce development; or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Land of Sky Regional Council - 2021