(Hybrid) Social Worker - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program, Center for Excellence in Disabilities

West Virginia University • WV

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About The Position

This position will provide resource coordination services to individuals with traumatic brain injury so they can effectively access available services; and, to facilitate a seamless continuum of services across agencies. This position will serve as a member of the State of WV Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program; conduct assessments; develop intervention recommendations; link to resources; identify unmet needs and barriers to accessing effective TBI services; collect data to support development of a funding stream for statewide brain injury services and supports; conduct regional outreach to identify and assist individuals with TBI in need of support services; and, provide training and technical assistance to improve service providers capability to offer effective, person-centered TBI services. This position provides program, as well as direct internal and external client support services. Responds to inquiries and independently resolves matters of low to moderate complexity. Responsibilities require some judgment, resourcefulness, and originality, but diverse guides and precedents are usually available to apply or adapt to the circumstances. Work effort has considerable impact on client services, program and project image, with potential legal liabilities. This position is based in Wood County, WV but will support the following counties: Marshall, Tyler, Doddridge, Harrison, Pleasants, Wood, Ritchie, Gilmer, Wirt, Calhoun, Roane, Jackson, Monongalia, Marion, and Mason. Frequent travel will be required to these areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of related social work experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience working with individuals with TBI or other disabilities.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in service coordination/case management.
• Familiarity with behavioral principles and their application.
• Experience facilitating group process with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience conducting training on issues related to Traumatic Brain Injury, resource coordination, person-centered planning and positive behavior support.

Responsibilities

• Provide resource coordination for individuals with TBI and their families to help identify and involve needed supports and services.
• Assist with coordination of services across agencies and facilitate problem solving when barriers or crises arise.
• Assess immediate, short-term, and long-term service needs of people with TBI as needed.
• Provide referral information relating to resources that are available to meet identified needs.
• Facilitate person-centered planning with individuals with TBI and their supports.
• Provide one-on-one guidance and skills building in the area of self-advocacy.
• Provide more intensive case management services for limited numbers of individuals on a case load.
• Refer people with TBI who are at risk for communicable diseases to public health departments.
• Coordinate neuropsychological evaluations, as needed.
• Provide behavior support consultation to individuals with TBI, families and other supports.
• Assist individuals with TBI through the application process to pursue funding for unmet needs.
• Develop and maintain information relating to region-specific resources for individuals with TBI.
• Make contact with regional and local service providers regarding the availability of TBI resource coordination services.
• Arrange and conduct technical assistance and training activities for people with TBI and service providers.
• Provide training on resource coordination/case management to service providers.
• Participate in TBI State Program staff meetings and appropriate Center meetings/Committee assignments.
• Provide outreach to local hospital systems to help facilitate the collection of information for the TBI registry.
• Maintain ongoing data collection to track the resource coordination and person-centered planning process.
• Participate in required professional development activities, including obtaining and maintaining certification as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist.
• Provide productivity, calendar and program reports to the Program Manager.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year
• Range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees