Independent Living Advocate Traumatic Acquired Brain Injury
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 obtain 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 involves walking side by side with people, navigating resources, and supporting their physical, emotional, and economic independence. This full-time, non-exempt position is open until filled. The hourly rate is $23.75–$25.75. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. Access Alaska, Inc. is an equal opportunity, at-will employer and encourages people who experience a disability to apply.
Requirements
- 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 substitute for education.
- 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, 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.
- 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, project management, and 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 services.
Nice To Haves
- Lived experience with a brain injury or having a family member with a brain injury.
Responsibilities
- Develop goals with people receiving services.
- Provide skills training.
- Coordinate services.
- Provide advocacy.
- 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 services.
- Navigate resources and support people in achieving physical, emotional, and economic independence.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Three paid bereavement days.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Supplemental insurance options through Colonial.
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Job Type
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