Independent Living Advocate Traumatic Acquired Brain Injury

Access Alaska•Fairbanks, AK

19h

About The Position

The Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury Advocate assists people experiencing a traumatic or acquired brain injury (TABI) to live independently in the community of their choice. The advocate helps people access and understand Access Alaska’s core services, including information and referral, peer support, independent living skills training, individual and systems advocacy, and transition services. The role provides resource navigation and supports people in achieving physical, emotional, and economic independence. The position includes goal development, skills training, service coordination, and advocacy. It is full-time and non-exempt, with an hourly rate of $23.75–$25.75. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

Strong advocacy and self-advocacy coaching skills.
Ability to work with challenging behaviors.
Excellent documentation and case management skills.
Knowledge of the effects of brain injury on memory, executive functioning, judgment, emotional regulation, and communication.
Knowledge of person-centered planning, the independent living philosophy, disability rights and advocacy, community resource coordination, and de-escalation.
Willingness to obtain a Brain Injury Certification within the first six months of employment.
Good communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, self-development, professionalism, problem solving, adaptability, critical thinking, time management, interpersonal skills, empathy, stress management, positive attitude, and flexibility.
Computer, database, analytical, marketing, presentation, and project management skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, CIL Suite database, and community, state, and federal services, programs, and processes.
Maintain confidentiality, integrity, professionalism, and work ethics; support Access Alaska Inc.’s mission, vision, and values; and provide customer-directed service delivery.
Submit a resume and cover letter to apply.

Nice To Haves

Preferred bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or a related field.
Five years of equivalent experience may be substituted for the preferred education.
Lived experience with a brain injury or having a family member with a brain injury.

Responsibilities

Assist people experiencing a traumatic or acquired brain injury to live independently in the community of their choice.
Help people obtain and understand Access Alaska’s core services, including information and referral, peer support, independent living skills training, individual and systems advocacy, and transition.
Provide resource navigation and support people in achieving physical, emotional, and economic independence.
Develop goals.
Provide skills training.
Coordinate services.
Provide advocacy.