Violence Intervention Specialist

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Violence Intervention Specialist in Omaha, Nebraska. Reporting to the program supervisor, the Violence Intervention Specialist provides culturally competent, intensive case management to victimized patients enrolled in the Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program, Encompass Omaha. The role advocates for patients and supports recovery and healing through a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with acute care medical services and long-term community-based services. The specialist also addresses barriers to equitable access to medical care, behavioral health, and social service interventions. This is a full-time, first-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Associate degree (students currently enrolled and working toward a degree may be considered) or two years of direct experience with community-based violence.
Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and listening skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to apply various interviewing techniques with diverse groups of people.
Ability to network with and provide information to key groups, individuals, and stakeholders.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
Ability to maintain poise and professional courtesy under pressure.
Writing and typing skills to keep accurate case documentation.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population served.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span and assess data reflecting patients' population-specific and age-specific needs.

Nice To Haves

Five years of direct experience with community-based violence.
Background in substance abuse, traumatic stress, motivational interviewing, and/or violence prevention or intervention.

Responsibilities

Provide culturally competent, intensive case management to victimized patients enrolled in Encompass Omaha.
Advocate for patients using a multidisciplinary approach to recovery and healing.
Collaborate with acute care medical services and long-term community-based services.
Address barriers to equitable access to medical care, behavioral health, and social service interventions.
Maintain accurate case documentation.