Traumatic And Acquired Brain Injury Advocate

Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury Advocate
Access Alaska, Inc.
We strongly encourage people who experience a disability to apply!
To assist persons experiencing a traumatic or Acquired Brain Injury (TABI) to live independently within the community of their choice. To assist persons in obtaining and understanding Access Alaska's core services, information & referral, peer support, independent living skills training, individual and systems advocacy, and transition. To walk side by side providing resource navigation as well as assisting persons to achieve physical, emotional, and economic independence.
Essential Functions (see full job description @ www.accessalaska.org/Employment)
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Functions.

• Goal Development
• Skill Training
• Service Coordination
• Advocacy

Position Requirements
Education:
4-year degree in health or human services or like field.
Experience can be substituted for education 2 years' experience for every one year of education.
Preferred:
Documented TABI-related Training or continued education
Willingness to obtain a Brain Injury Certification within the first six months of employment.
Experience:
8-years of experience if substituting education.
4-years of experience with a 4-year degree in related field.
4-years of mental health related work history.
4-years Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury Experience.
Preferred:
Lived experience with a Brain Injury or a family member of an individual with a Brain Injury.
Essential Soft Skills (Character traits & Interpersonal Skills):
Good communication, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Self-Development, Professionalism, problem solving, Adaptability, Critical thinking, Time management, Interpersonal, Empathy, Stress Management, Positive Attitude, Flexibility
Essential Hard Skills (Technical skills and expertise):
Computers, data bases, analytical, marketing, presentations, project management, communication written and verbal, Microsoft office Suite, CIL Suite database, Knowledge of Community, State, and Federal services, programs, & processes.
Core Expectations:
Maintain Confidentiality Integrity, Professionalism, Work Ethics, Support of Access Alaska Inc. Mission~Vision~Values, Customer Directed Service Delivery.
Hourly Rate: $$22.06 - $24.81 DOE
Full Time Non-Exempt
Benefits: Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, 3 days paid Bereavement, ICHRA Medical Plan, Vision, Dental, Life and AD-D insurance, Supplemental insurances available with Colonial.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter
Position is open until Filled.
Access Alaska, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Access Alaska, Inc. makes every effort to ensure that in every phase of its recruitment and selection processes equal employment opportunity is provided to all individuals regardless of race, color, genetics, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, change in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability, national origin or citizenship, or veteran's status. Access Alaska, Inc. is an at-will employer.