This position supports TABI RFP priorities by delivering consumer-directed 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: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 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 facilitate monthly 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 Alaska's mission and disability-led service model.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's 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 driver's 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 trauma-informed 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 a resume & cover letter, and three professional references to:
Go to our website www.access alaska.org Scroll over to apply for a Job, fill out the online application.
Position will be open until filled.