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Job Description

STARTING -7/1/2013-LOCATION PITTSFIELD, MA

TITLE:                  Western Regional Administrative Assistant
REPORTS TO:      Western Regional Manager
HOURS:                40 hr., SALARIED POSITION

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of a BA or BS degree
Experience working with persons with disabilities, families and professionals
Experience in a brain injury field
Familiarity with Massachusetts Human Service network a plus
Case Management background a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to make decisions and problem solve independently
Demonstrates strong initiative
Excellent verbal and written, and communication skills relevant to working with diverse populations
Solid research and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent computer skills, including internet proficiency (Experience with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Publisher)
Ability to work independently or with others to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to operate as part of a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge of brain injury and experience in the field a plus
Fluent Spanish a plus
Safe driving record and availability  of personal car for travel throughout Massachusetts, as needed

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary office greeter, and receptionist
Research and document brain injury resources for BIA-MAwest I & R lists
Update and maintain information and resource databases
Provide telephone, in person, and/or e-mail intervention, advisement and follow up with survivors, caregivers and professionals
Disseminate requested information through e-mails and mailings
Follow up with new contacts to ensure their needs are met
Prepare Association reports
Participate fully as a BIA-MA staff member at the annual conference, regional workshops, trainings, staff meetings and events as                
required by the Association  
Continue to expand personal knowledge of brain injury rehabilitation, initiatives, services, etc. to best serve the office constituencies
Strategize methods to increase public awareness of BIA-MA and improve understanding of brain injury
Collaborate with other disability health advocates and organizations
Assist with the development, facilitation and reporting of support groups and social/recreational programs in BIA-MA western regional office.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to humanresourceswest@biama.org

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person. The person may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.