Independent Living Traumatic & Acquired Brain Injury

Access Alaska

61d•Remote

About The Position

The TABI Program Support Specialist (PSS) provides consumer-directed resource facilitation, independent living skills training, and peer support services to individuals who have experienced a traumatic or acquired brain injury. This role empowers consumers to identify and achieve individualized goals related to self-care, mobility, housing stability, community engagement, employment, and self-advocacy. Services are grounded in Independent Living philosophy and adapted to the cultural, geographic, and resource realities of Interior Alaska.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health or human services (or related field)
4 years of experience in one or more of the following: Resource facilitation or case management, Peer support or advocacy, Community-based social services, Mental health services
Experience with traumatic or acquired brain injury
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rural/Frontier environment.
Valid Alaska driver’s license and ability to travel within the region
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Independent Living philosophy and consumer-directed services.
Lived experience with disability and/or experience supporting individuals with brain injuries.
Experience providing or coordinating peer support.
Knowledge of Alaska disability and aging resource systems.
Experience working with rural or underserved communities.
Understanding of trauma‑informed and culturally responsive practices.
Experience with data entry and program reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake interviews and determine TABI program eligibility.
Collaborate with consumers to create individualized Independent Living plans.
Provide coordinated referrals for housing and community living supports, financial and benefits resources, transportation/mobility supports, employment, education, and vocational services, and health and behavioral health supports.
Help consumers identify and overcome barriers to independence.
Maintain an active caseload aligned with grant requirements.
Provide independent living skills training and support.
Coordinate monthly and quarterly meetings with consumers; review plans with Supervisor.
Offer peer-informed support consistent with IL philosophy and TABI principles.
Plan and facilitate monthly peer support groups or community-based activities.
Ensure peer activities are accessible, inclusive, trauma-informed, and aligned with consumer needs.
Conduct outreach to increase awareness of TABI services.
Attend provider events, ADRC meetings, community fairs, and partnership meetings.
Engage in at least three community networking or education events per month.
Represent Access Alaska professionally in interagency and community settings.
Maintain accurate and confidential consumer records.
Document services and outcomes in CIL Suite and state databases.
Contribute to performance reporting, consumer satisfaction surveys, and QA efforts.
Ensure full compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
Attend supervision, staff meetings, and required training.
Adhere to organizational policies, ethics, and grant requirements.
Support Access Alaska’s mission and disability-led service model.
Perform additional duties as assigned.