Liaison, Community Hospital Based Violence Intervention

One Brooklyn Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

The OBH Community-based Violence Prevention Program is co-located in the Office of Community Health and Health Equity and Surgery-Trauma Division focused on supporting patients presenting with a non-fatal assault injury, along with their loved ones and medical staff who work closely with this population. At the core of this program is the Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP), a national model defined by both immediate crisis intervention for patients and their loved ones and ongoing case management, which includes connection to community services, continual follow-up, and social support.
The OBH Violence Prevention Hospital Liaison will serve as the primary point of contact for Hospital Responders for patient engagement to ensure a seamless intake process and coordination between One Brooklyn Health and Community Partners. Responsibilities include initial patient engagement, coordination with multiple internal and external partners, and tracking program data.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of college education, bachelor’s or associate degree OR equivalent combination of post-high school education and work experience.
• Displays high standards of ethical conduct.
• Ability to take direction from multiple persons and roles.
• Understanding of the operation of the assigned department.
• Requisite expertise and documented educational and administrative experience acceptable to the Review Committee.
• Ability to fully utilize OBH’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
• Fluent in MS Office, including MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to candidates possessing experience with criminal and juvenile justice systems, victim issues, child development, delinquency, community resources and restorative justice principles, or other fields if the applicant specifically addresses how their skills and experience fit this position.

Responsibilities

• Engage patients who have experienced violent assault injuries and their loves ones and complete risk assessments.
• Development of a community organization and social services referral directory.
• Support implementation of HVIP model across One Brooklyn Health System, including the development of intake protocols and coordination of operations with medical staff, Hospital Responder Services, and case managers.
• Collaborate with various hospital departments, including the Emergency Department, Trauma Surgery, Psychiatry, and Social Work/Case Management to ensure fidelity and reach of the HVIP program.
• Assist with developing objectives, action items, and deliverables, ensuring program materials align with system mission and values, including advancing health equity and promoting community engagement.
• Support the preparation of periodic reports for hospital leadership, department leaders and grant funders, as needed.
• Engage with stakeholders including community and faith-based organizations, hospital leadership, and city and state officials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree