Help Wanted: Assistant Brain Injury Navigator (PT – 20-30 hours per week)

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JOB DESCRIPTION:    Assistant Brain Injury Navigator (PT – 20-30 hours per week)
 
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
 
Under the supervision of the Brain Injury Navigator, the Assistant is responsible for administrative support, including, but not limited to responding to phone messages and emails, processing and preparation of information, including assessment and vetting on behalf of the Navigator, research, database management, special projects, and support group facilitation.
 
The Assistant Navigator must work proactively and collaboratively as part of the office team and, as a representative of the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island, must maintain a professional manner, and assist in fostering a culture of philanthropy with all constituents of the Association.
 
NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
 

• Work independently and as part of a team
• Keep informed and updated regarding brain injury, resource access and best practices
• Design and develop spreadsheet/databases to capture client information
• Track the Affiliate’s progress in meeting core program goals and objectives
• Grow and facilitate support groups for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and other identified groups
• Other assigned duties

 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
This position requires demonstrated organizational and communication skills both oral and written to effectively manage a new project in a busy office, communicating with a broad and diverse community.  Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, human development or related field, and some experience working in the human services field, or equivalent experience, including certification as a Community Health Worker.
 
Significant skills in the following areas are preferred:
 

• Thorough understanding of MicroSoft Office; including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Excellent communications, written and verbal, working with diverse audiences
• Ability to prepare reports, spreadsheets, mail merge, and export/import of files
• Ability to respond in a timely manner to email, vmail, and personal outreach
• Understanding of outreach and resource development strategies
• Excellent presentation skills

• Participates in discussion with personnel and supporters regarding mission and vision
• Work to ensure that philanthropy, volunteer participation, and person-centered programming are valued and supported

 

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