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Resource Facilitator, Omaha & Northeastern Nebraska

Position Summary

This full-time, salaried position reports directly to the Executive Director of the Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska (BIA-NE).

The Resource Facilitator (RF) for the Omaha metro and Northeastern Nebraska region will work directly with individuals who have experienced a brain injury and their caregivers, providing information and referral services and case management services. The RF also works with community members and service providers for the purpose of improving the delivery of brain injury services and creating systems change for those with brain injury. This is a remote position (residing within this territory), but requires a self-motivated and driven individual who can balance their own schedule and keep themselves on task. 

About the Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska

The mission of the Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska (BIA-NE) is “to create a better future for all Nebraskans through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy, and support.”

BIA-NE helps individuals with brain injuries rebuild their lives, restore purposeful living, and rebuild hope and optimism. Serving individuals with brain injury means working to secure and develop community-based services, providing support groups and access to pertinent information and medical resources, and service referrals. It also means educating professionals who work with children and adults with brain injury. More information about BIA-NE can be found on our About Us page.     

Qualifications

• BA in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Related Human Services Field; Master's preferred. Other qualifications will be considered if individuals are passionate, motivated, and solutions-oriented. 
• Minimum of two years of direct human service experience with persons with disabilities. Experience working with individuals with brain injury is preferred. 
• Understanding of Nebraska’s disability service system, social service system, and medical service system. 
• Understanding of disability issues. 
• Demonstrated involvement in community organizing as a passionate, motivated, and solutions-oriented collaborator.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills. 
• Strong computer skills. Ability to learn and utilize new computer programs to efficiently and effectively collect, compile, evaluate, and share data.
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet individual and organizational needs.
• Ability to work extremely independently and interdependently in diverse groups.
• Ability to drive and travel independently or with self-directed accommodations.
• Accommodations to work remotely.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Highly organized and able to juggle client needs and documentation requirements.
• A collegial sense of humor. 

The ideal candidate will live close to the Omaha metro. The Northeastern Nebraska Resource Facilitator serves the following counties: Antelope, Boone, Burt, Cass, Cedar, Colfax, Cuming, Dakota, Dixon, Dodge, Douglas, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Platte, Sarpy, Stanton, Thurston, Washington, and Wayne.

Duties & Responsibilities

Working within the parameters of the BIA-NE, Resource Facilitators are responsible for:

The coordination, delivery, and documentation of information and resources provided to individuals with brain injury, family members or caregivers, and professionals.

• Provide initial contact with an individual/family via intake and data entry into database.
• Collaborate with community organizations to receive referrals and establish contact with individuals and families in need of supports.
• Consult with the individual/family to identify concerns and needed/requested services and supports. 
• Guide individuals/families in identifying appropriate services and supports both formal and informal. 
• Guide individuals/families in resolving difficulties with agencies, access to services and/or service delivery. 
• Conduct ongoing assessments and update planning documents as needed. 
• Follow up to ensure that the services and supports provided are appropriate, timely, and identified goals and objectives are met. 

Facilitating and documenting community outreach and program development across the state and lifespan.

• Provide outreach so that area residents, community leaders, community organizations, churches, schools, and businesses are aware of the services available.
• Identify available regional resources and any gaps and barriers in services. 
• Establish and maintain working relationships with various facilities, organizations, and agencies to establish and expand program referrals.  
• Support BIA-NE events and initiatives in the community.
• Collaborate on organizational outreach initiatives and informational opportunities to increase awareness of prevention, education, advocacy, and supports across the state.

Serving as the regional content specialist for brain injury and providing educational opportunities which will be documented and tracked.

• Provide education and training to professionals, organizations, and other entities.
• Serve as a resource on brain injury issues for agencies and providers.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with individuals living after brain injury, family members, and representatives from community organizations.
• Establish and maintain regional service provider networking opportunities.

Program development and other organizational needs.

• Enter, track, and update data according to program reporting requirements and maintain program records.
• Assist with program development and support. 
• Assist in duties otherwise identified by the leadership team.

To Apply for this Resource Facilitator Position

To apply for this position with the Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska, please email your resume and cover letter highlighting why you’d be perfect for this position to hr@biane.org with “Resource Facilitator” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is Friday, June 30, 2023. Applications will be reviewed and interviews may be granted before the deadline.

BIA-NE’s Statement of Inclusion: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At BIA-NE, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share that passion in your cover letter!