Independent Living Traumatic & Acquired Brain Injury

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.