Brain Injury Association

Position:  Resource Facilitator (Bi-Lingual Spanish, both verbal and written required)

Supervised by: Resource Facilitation Manager

Status:  Full Time

Salary: Based on Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for brain injury information, resources and individual assistance through the implementation of Resource Facilitation providing effective community integration of people with brain injury
• Implementation of Resource Facilitation including:
• Provide on going follow up with program participants.
• Document barriers, service gaps, and duplication of services experienced by persons with brain injury, families and professionals in the region.
• Work collaboratively with hospitals to implement discharge/referral process and document outcome
• Develop and evaluate educational information and resources pertinent to regional area.

Information & Resources

• Provide information, resources, and individual assistance to persons calling 1-800 number.
• Respond to requests for information and resources.
• Supervise informational packet requests.
• Refer inquiries to appropriate service providers as needed. 
• Develop new service contacts/resources.
• Assist with resource library upkeep/organization.

Individual Assistance

• Provide individual assistance to survivors and family members.
• Assist children and adults with brain injury to prepare for or to participate in educational/vocational rehabilitation program.
• Support persons with brain injury in their quest to transition back into educational environment, competitive employment and community integration.

Community Education/Public Awareness/Advocacy

• Increase awareness and understanding of brain injury by acting as a resource and providing training and information about technical assistance to families, survivors, professionals and the community at large.
• Inform consumers about their rights; empower them to direct their own services and support systems; and make informed choices.
• Build regional networks of people on issues related to brain injury.
• Encourage intersystem (agency) communication and collaboration.
• Identify and coordinate key advocates in the brain injury community to act as volunteers and advocates in legislative matters.
• Attend State/County/Local informational meetings to speak for brain injury issues and assist with strategic plan development.
• Provide Brain Injury education and awareness training for regional area.
• Provide a proactive educational approach through hospitals and professionals to mentor a pro-active approach with consumer education of information, support and available resources.
• Attend and support regional BICC.
• Establish telephone relationship with Support Group leaders.

Outreach

• Visit service sites to gather information and represent the Association.
• Serve urban and rural areas within all ranges of socioeconomic factors, education and ethnicity.
• Work with Multicultural Outreach Coordinator to identify underserved groups and provide follow up services to individuals of diverse populations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Increase awareness of the Brain Injury Association’s web site as an informational resource.
• Provide program information for Newsletter, conference and workshops, Roundtables, etc.
• Responsible to track data according to program reporting requirements.
• Maintain program records.
• Responsible to attend all program and staff meetings to insure continuity between Association outreach staff, contract staff and other program staff.
• Provide training, supervision and support for program volunteers. 
• Assist with program development.
• Other duties or projects may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree or experience in health or related rehabilitation area (e.g., social work, nursing, special education, etc.) preferred. A combination of years of experience and education may be substituted depending on the relevance and level of responsibility of the work experience and other mitigating factors.
• Currently a Certified Brain Injury Specialist or commitment to become so from one year of employment date.
• Excellent computer/database skills.
• At least 1 year experience working in a social service or non-profit setting with knowledge of case coordination and advocacy for persons with disabilities
• Bi-lingual in Spanish language, both verbal and written required
• An understanding of local/state human service delivery systems
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent record keeping and report writing abilities
• Transportation required

Characteristics:

The position requires a professional whose background is characterized by initiative and achievement. Candidates should possess the ability to network and collaborate with a variety of people. Candidates should have experience with disability services, strong people skills, a strong sense of professionalism, and a team approach to achieving individual supports for persons with brain injury.

Procedures:

Send current resume and cover letter to: Brain Injury Association of Minnesota, 34 13th Street NE, Suite #B001, Minneapolis MN 55413. Search will close when a suitable candidate is found.  For additional information about the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota visit our website at www.braininjurymn.org.