POSITION SUMMARY
Reports To: Director Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program
Trainings: Annual, CPI, CPR   Position Summary
The Hospital Based Violence Intervention Lead is a 12 month position responsible for the direct coordination and administration of services provided by AtlantiCare's Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program which includes bedside visits and intensive follow-up case management services to individuals who have been hospitalized for violent injuries. This position requires some nights and weekends, swing shift, and requires on-call and in-person crisis response.   Duties and Responsibilities
* Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values
* Flexibility to work evenings & weekends
* Ability to work with poise and professionalism in stressful situations
* Works closely with Senior Therapist and Program Director to coordinate case management services for participants in crisis
* Effectively develop, collaborate and maintain excellent relationships with Juvenile Justice, Victim-Serving institutions and other co-providers
* Conduct frequent (multiple times daily) review of hospital, probation and police data for potential referrals
* Assists in monitoring of Violence Intervention Specialists which may include face to face contacts, case documentation, case reviews and weekly schedules
Assists in training Violence Intervention Specialist on program and organizational policy and procedures, completing intake paperwork, service plans, making required visits and providing adequate service and referrals to program participants
* Participate in weekly team meeting with Intervention Specialists to provide support and guidance regarding case plan implementation
* Assist Intervention Specialist in preparing for and participating in weekly case conferences
* Periodically monitoring Intervention Specialists' implementation of service plans and case conference recommendations
* Facilitate field training of all newly hired Intervention Specialists
* Accompany Intervention Specialists on field work as needed in order to provide assistance, give guidance/feedback and to assess performance
* Accompanying Intervention Specialists when purchasing critical goods for program participants when purchases exceed the monetary limits allowed for the Intervention Specialists when purchased is approved by program director as critical or necessary for participants
* Ensuring Intervention Specialist submit appropriate receipts and documentation when providing monetary resources to participants
* Provide relevant updates and coordination across internal programs as needed regarding mutual clients and/or emerging situations
* Assist in monitoring efficiencies of Intervention Specialists and addressing concerns with supervisor when needed and working closely with Senior Therapist and Program Director to address and resolve when possible
* Assists Senior Therapist and Program Director with identifying, interviewing and hiring Intervention Specialist appropriate for the positions   Minimal Qualifications:
* Bachelor Degree in Human Services and 2-3 years experience with similar populations
* Knowledge of intensive case management
* Knowledge and comfort with geographic areas, cultural or linguistic match to community and program participants
* Strong documentation and/or written and oral skills   Preferred:
* Strong case management experience required (minimally 3 years);
* Experience with case conferencing
* Strong documentation and/or written and oral skills
* Demonstrated commitment to working with youth and families;
* Experience with trauma-informed care and violence intervention work is a plus   Licensure: Valid NJ driver's license   Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile, and shredder. Driving record to pass check and ability to drive in day/night and reasonable weather conditions.     The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.