Violence Intervention Liaison

REGIONAL ONE HEALTH•Memphis, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing case management support to persons enrolled in the Hospital Violence Intervention Program. The Violence Intervention Liaison will provide pro-active mentoring, peer interventions, guidance and one-to-one advocacy to at risk youth and young adult victims of gun and other violent behaviors. This position will conduct in-hospital and client visits and work collaboratively with community partners and resources.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED Required
Successful applicant must be qualified by education, training or experience to work with at risk youth/young adults Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Combination of education and/or work experience will be considered
Completion of a course in Trauma Informed Care Preferred
Experience working in a healthcare setting strongly Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides interventions based on defined standards of practice, counseling and advocacy to at risk youth/young adults (and their families) hospitalized as a result of gun violence and other violent behaviors by understanding and relating to the needs of youth/young adults of diverse ethnic, cultural, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Develop client service plans and provide intensive case management support which includes initial screens and client visits with young crime victims during their hospitalization as well as after discharged and assistance in securing social services, education and job-related opportunities by assessing needs and providing information about services.
Form positive relationships and maintain contact with program enrollees during and after their hospital stay.
Work effectively with high-risk, gang-involved populations and network effectively with various types of organizations, including government agencies, law enforcement agencies, schools, social service agencies, courts, probation, corrections and grassroots organizations and hospital staff and physicians.
Must be able to show effective client goal management and relationship development.
Work with hospital staff (social workers, patient advocates, etc.) to help ensure enrolled clients have access to appropriate support services.
Reviews and assesses root origins of shootings/killings to assist in mediating situations and preventing retaliation between individuals and groups (e.g., working with community leaders, other outreach programs to gain information that may be helpful in preventing retaliation and/or repeat intentional injuries.
Works to actively intervene, and partner with other community organization, in circumstances in which gun violence is likely, including possible retaliation by coordinating efforts to identify and diffuse situations and activities which could lead to repeat violence and injury within the target population.
Regularly analyze trends to report opportunities for program/process improvement.
Coordinate activities, prioritize tasks and work independently.
Exercises judgment regarding information sharing to abide by HIPAA and hospital confidentiality guidelines.
Engage with victims of violence and encourage use of community and hospital based resources.