SAFE and Domestic Violence Advocate Interventionist PRN; As

SAFE and Domestic Violence Advocate Interventionist PRN (As-Needed)

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Under general direction of the SAFE Program Manager and the SAFE DV Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for provision of high quality crisis counseling and advocacy interventions with patients identified as having domestic violence (DV) or sexual assault concerns. Intervenes with patients providing assistance in safety planning, danger assessment, advocacy, resource linkage, emotional support to victims of domestic and sexual abuse and assault in the GBMC community.

Responsible for weekend/after hour/holiday on-call shift coverage as determined by SAFE DV Coordinator. Documents in the patient’s medical record. As per need, engages in community outreach to raise awareness about domestic and sexual abuse and assault.

• Education:
  
  Human Service-related college degree. May substitute suitable 2 years work experience with domestic violence and sexual violence victims.
• Preferred:
  Master’s in Social Work or health-related field.
• Licensure:
  Current MD Driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

Preferred:
Two years experience working with victims of violence. Experience working in an acute healthcare setting.

• Knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault dynamics, impact on health and wellness.
• Computer skills including documentation in electronic medical records and use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced skills in working effectively and sensitively with persons in crisis.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all types of health care providers in a hospital setting and with community and law enforcement partners.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to providers regarding care delivery to domestic violence patients.

• Staff education:
  Complete required staff training modules and precepting expectations.
• Direct Patient Services:
  Meet patients, staff, community members experiencing DV and SA to provide crisis response, safety planning, and referral; ensure consistency and comprehensiveness; track, document, and report all interventions.
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Participate in ongoing continuing education as appropriate.
• Community Outreach:
  Participate in community outreach programs on behalf of GBMC as needed.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

• Respect:
  Treat others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy; listen and respond appropriately.
• Excellence:
  Meet or exceed customer expectations, pursue learning and self-development, pay attention to detail.
• Accountability:
  Set a positive, professional example, take ownership of problems, plan and utilize resources, report to work regularly and on time.
• Teamwork:
  Work cooperatively and collaboratively, resolve conflict positively, seek others’ ideas, celebrate contributions.
• Ethical Behavior:
  Act with honesty and integrity, respect cultural needs.
• Results:
  Embrace change and improvement, seek continuous improvement, display flexibility, achieve results on time.

Pay Range: $19.34 - $29.00 per hour (final salary offer based on qualifications).

GBMC Health Care and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.