Employment

The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring persons with disabilities and a culturally diverse staff. For internship opportunities, please see our volunteer page.

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

Resource Facilitator
Resource Facilitator - Bi-Lingual (Spanish)

Resource Facilitator

Position: Resource Facilitator

Supervised by: Resource Facilitation Supervisor

Status: Full-time

Salary: Based on qualifications and experience

Position Summary:
Responsible for brain injury information, resources and individual assistance through the implementation of Resource Facilitation providing effective community integration for people with brain injury.

Responsibilities:

Implementation of Resource Facilitation including:

Provide on going telephone 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 professionals to support persons with brain injury
Develop and evaluate educational information and resources

Information and Resources

Respond to requests for information and resources
Respond to informational packet requests
Refer inquiries to appropriate service providers as needed
Develop new service contacts/resources
Assist with article cabinet upkeep/organization

Individual Assistance

Provide short-term 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 interagency 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 about brain injury issues and assist with strategic plan development
Provide brain injury education and awareness training for regional areas
Provide a pro-active 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 professional services to gather information and represent the Association
Serve urban and rural areas within all ranges of socioeconomic factors, education and ethnicity
Work with Mulcicultural Outreach Coordinator to identity underserved groups and provide follow up services to individuals of diverse populations

Additional Responsibilities

Increase awareness of the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota's Web site as an informational resource
Provide program information for newsletters, conference and workshops, electronic newsletters, etc.
Responsible for tracking data according to program reporting requirements
Maintain program records
Responsible to attend all program and staff meetings to ensure continuity between all Association staff
Provide mentoring, training 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 or responsibility of the work experience and other mitigating factors.
Excellent computer/database skills
At lease one (1) year experience working in a social service or non-profit setting with knowledge of case coordination and advocacy for persons with disabilities
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 collaboarate 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.

Procedure:
Send a current résumé and three references with contact information to: Brain Injury Association of Minnesota, 34 13th Avenue NE, B001, Minneapolis MN 55413. Search will close when a suitable candidate is found. Salary range based on qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bi-Lingual Resource Facilitator

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

Supervised by: Resource Facilitation Manager