Mc Violence Prevention Specialist I

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

1d•$22 - $30

About The Position

General Summary Under general supervision, performs Violence Intervention Program client intake/enrollment, represents the program in the hospital and the community, advocates and offers supportive services across many systems to individuals who have been victims of violence/ violent crime. Additionally, the Violence Prevention Specialist I strengthens the program model by participating in community events, task forces, research components of the intervention, youth violence prevention, and other supportive aspects of service delivery. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Requirements

Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in social work, counseling, or a related field is a plus.
Lived experience with violence, involvement in the criminal justice system, or other relevant personal background is a plus.
Background in substance abuse, traumatic stress, motivational interviewing, and/ or violence prevention/ intervention preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Effective verbal, written communication, interpersonal and listening skills are required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work as part of a multidisciplinary team is required.
Ability to apply various interviewing techniques with diverse groups of people is required.
Ability to network with and provide information to key groups, individuals, and stakeholders is required.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact is required. The ability to maintain poise and professional courtesy under pressure is required.
Writing and typing skills required to keep accurate case documentation.
Strong organizational skills required.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population – specific and age – specific needs.

Nice To Haves

additional education or training in social work, counseling, or a related field is a plus.
Lived experience with violence, involvement in the criminal justice system, or other relevant personal background is a plus.
Background in substance abuse, traumatic stress, motivational interviewing, and/ or violence prevention/ intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with active recruitment of Violence Intervention Program (VIP) clients; visits eligible patients at the bedside; serves as a liaison by providing general information and answering questions
Conducts intake assessments including brief psychosocial, needs assessment, and mental health screenings to identify potential service needs for patient
Uses mental health first aid and other crisis intervention techniques to deescalate client in times of crisis and to encourage compliance with mental health services
Participates in team discussions and communications regularly with staff; work closely with the rest of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all program participants are receiving the services best suited to meet their needs.
Keeps timely documentation and submits statistical reports for review within given timelines, follows a set work schedule and keeps supervisor informed of daily plans and activities
Participates in weekly clinical supervision and team meetings with clinical supervisor
Collects and manages baseline and follow up data from Violence Intervention Program participants. Enters and updates data. Establishes and maintains casefiles.
Helps maintain a community resource database through establishing relationships in the community, making referrals, following leads, and engaging in reciprocating services where overlap exists
Participates in planning and implementing annual events
Participates in community events as a representative of the Violence Intervention Program such as Youth Violence Prevention activities and collaborative projects