Brain Injury Program Specialist

State of Montana • Helena, MT

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Brain Injury (BI) Program Specialist is responsible for building and enhancing person-centered, culturally competent systems of care for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their supporters across the lifespan. The position focuses on increasing access to coordinated and comprehensive services, including support for behavioral health needs that often occur alongside TBI. This position fosters partnerships with state, national, and community-based organizations to raise awareness about brain injury, behavioral health, and available services.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of brain injury, behavioral health, and co-occurring conditions.
• Experience in grant administration, program management, and fiscal oversight.
• Understanding of human services systems, including Medicaid and disability services.
• Ability to build and sustain interagency and cross-sector partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience in public speaking, facilitation, and professional writing.
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, health administration, or a related field.
• Experience in health or human services program development, policy, or system coordination.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Building and enhancing person-centered, culturally competent systems of care for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their supporters across the lifespan.
• Increasing access to coordinated and comprehensive services, including support for behavioral health needs that often occur alongside TBI.
• Fostering partnerships with state, national, and community-based organizations to raise awareness about brain injury, behavioral health, and available services.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level