WHO WE ARE:
Brain injury can be hard to see and understand, but at Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, we get it. We know each person with a brain injury is unique and can be struggling with so many things. Every day, we provide the support, connections, and available resources that survivors and their support network need. Because when we do, survivors of a brain injury have a chance to thrive.
WHAT YOU WILL DO TO HELP FURTHER THE BIAC MISSION:
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
As a Brain Injury Resource Facilitator, work with residents of Valor on the Fax to provide guidance, support, and hope while navigating resources.
This position will work on-site at Valor on the Fax. Valor on the Fax is a 72-unit permanent supportive housing building for persons experiencing homelessness who also have a brain injury or related disability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Address immediate client needs brought forward. If assigned RN is available in- the-moment, address need then. If not available to assist, assigned RN will set an appointment with the client within 2 business days.
• Check in with residents weekly or monthly depending on the case and update case plans.
• Meet with residents when violations of the lease have accrued for coaching, mentoring about the issue and provide resources if needed.
• Complete a Housing Stability Plan (HSP) with each of your assigned residents.
• Ensure that each referral is established in HMIS.
• Establish client profile in Salesforce and open client cases with achievable goals to address client needs, documenting summary of activity within 48 hours of interaction.
• Support Valor on the Fax residents in troubleshooting challenges, even in cases where they may be uncertain about the resources they require.
• Provide education to clients, support networks, and professionals regarding the fundamentals of brain injuries and the significance of addressing symptoms, including the provision of educational materials as necessary.
• Establish connections with external service providers to maintain an up-to-date inventory of resources. Help build new relationships.
• s with community partners to bring new programing into Valor for residents. Participate in and encourage all Resource Facilitators to attend Meet and Greets.
• Refer clients to internal programs and/or community agencies to meet resource needs.
• Annual assessments for residents in your caseload will need to be completed in HMIS. This should be done promptly before their annual anniversary date of moving into Valor.
Although you will have the above tasks to complete with your assigned caseload, we want to highlight that we always emphasize a team approach.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in areas related to the position.
• Experience navigating systems in a human services, case management, social work, or other applicable setting
• Knowledge of community, state, and federal resources for brain injury, disability, or human services specific to the region this position serves.
• Access to reliable transportation for travel within the region this position serves as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience working with people with cognitive disabilities and/or behavioral health challenges.
● Experience teaching life skills such as: organization, financial management, healthy lifestyle, social skills, job skills, computer, and internet usage.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
• CBIS certification (acquired within one year of employment and maintained through continuing education). BIAC provides training.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Can read and interpret documents. Can draft routine reports and correspondence. Can speak effectively before groups.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) – preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Fast paced office work environment managing multiple priorities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
OTHER:
• Onsite position will work at Valor on the Fax, typically Monday – Friday.