Victim Advocate

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

PRN position Southside Regional Medical Center Petersburg VA

Afternoon/Evening hours some weekends.

Provides direct advocacy services for a multi-disciplinary hospital based sexual and domestic violence program dedicated to enhancing prevention and intervention services to patients and families experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault (SA). Performs all duties in a manner which promotes team concept and reflects the mission and values of Bon Secours Health System.

Key Relationships:

• Works closely with forensic nursing staff.
• Collaborates and serves as a liaison between community partners such as law enforcement attorneys and social and victim service agencies.
• Provides hospital and community based services to patients who have experienced IPV/DV/SA through assessment crisis intervention and counseling.
• Works with hospital and community providers to participate in connecting patients to appropriate services.
• Facilitates communication and networking amongst service providers to increase efficiency and effectiveness of direct services to patients.
• Provides accompaniment for victims of IPV/DV/SA within the Bon Secours Healthcare System as needed Provides identified individuals with community based counseling case management and other services post-discharge.
• Provide on-going case management and follow up services post discharge for the patient Abides by all medical information release practices and Release of Information (ROI) standards.
• Actively participates in meetings conferences committees and task forces pertaining to violence and prevention efforts as requested by HVIP Manager.

• Education/Experience

• Required Minimum Education: High school.

• Preferred Education: 4 years/ bachelors degree

• 1 - 2 years experience and training working with at -risk populations. Hospital and community experience preferred.

• Ability to work collaboratively with several internal and external partners serving community

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate youre part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical dental vision prescription coverage HSA/FSA options life insurances mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off parental and FMLA leave shot- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .