Independent Living Traumatic & Acquired Brain Injury

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $21.21, $23.86 $24.81

This position supports TABI RFP priorities by delivering consumerdirected resource facilitation and peer support, expanding community access, increasing outreach, and advancing measurable outcomes for individuals with brain injury in Interior Alaska.

Position Title: TABI Program Support Specialist (PSS)
Location: Interior Alaska
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM5:00 PM (occasional evening/weekend outreach as needed) Pay: $21.21 to 24.81 based on experience.

About Access Alaska

Access Alaska is a Center for Independent Living dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through consumer direction, self-determination, peer leadership, and community-based living. We work to ensure Alaskans have the resources, support, and advocacy they need to live independently.

Position Summary

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Resource Facilitation & Direct Consumer Services

• 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
  • 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.
• 2. Peer Support Activities 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.

2. Peer Support Activities

• Offer peer-informed support consistent with IL philosophy and TABI principles.
• Plan and facilitatemonthly peer support groups or community-based activities.
• Ensure peer activities are accessible, inclusive, trauma-informed, and aligned with consumer needs.

3. Outreach & Community Engagement

• 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.

4. Documentation, Data Collection & Reporting

• 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.

5. Administrative & Organizational Responsibilities

• Attend supervision, staff meetings, and required training.
• Adhere to organizational policies, ethics, and grant requirements.
• Support Access Alaskas mission and disability-led service model.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in health or human services (or related field)
  • Experience may substitute for education at 2 years per 1 year of education.
• 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 drivers license and ability to travel within the region

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 traumainformed and culturally responsive practices.
• Experience with data entry and program reporting requirements.

Work Authorization

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Access Alaska does not currently provide visa sponsorship.

How to Apply

Interested applicants submit aresume & cover letter, and three professional references to:

Go to our website alaska.org Scroll over to apply for a Job, fill out the online application.
Position will be open until filled.