Hospital-based Violence Intervention and Prevention (HVIP) Specialist

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HVIP Hartford Collaborative is a three hospital-based violence intervention program serving victims of violence and those exposed to violence and its associated trauma. This position is based at three hospitals in Hartford: Connecticut Children’s, Hartford Hospital, and Trinity Health/Saint Francis (travel to each hospital for work is expected). The staff provide inpatient services and resources to help the participant address his/her/their traumatic injury and recovery and provide services to help the participant develop a Safety and Support Plan.

Requirements

Post high school education
Two (2) years of experience in program development, community health and/or direct services to individuals impacted by trauma
Experience working with adults, youth, and families OR an approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of diversity issues; grief and loss; social, economic, legal and medical systems; safety
Ability to confront discrimination, prejudice, and fear; verbally de-escalate hostile situations
Must have own transportation and proof of insurance

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write and communicate in Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide service to patients affected by violence.
Provides information, referrals and resources for clients.
Assists in the care of complex patients to facilitate the delivery of cost-effective healthcare and in the identification of appropriate utilization of resources.
Refer education and outreach program activities
Round on patients while they are inpatient.
Actively refer services and follow-up with patients of high risk; work collaboratively with client and/or family who are involved in the care of the client
Refer clients to appropriate health resources and social services and support clients in accessing resources, particularly in regards to parents/caregivers
Explain policies about confidential services to family members during the first visit.
Provide education to caregivers and survivors about conditions that may impact trauma.
Provide positive developmentally appropriate coaching in individual and group settings under the supervision of management
Collect and track data for entry into the database.
Participate in scholarly activities, presentations, train-the-trainer opportunities
Provide support on safety and support planning, referring emergency assistance programs and or emergency shelter or housing