Liaison, Community Hospital Based Violence Intervention

Overview:

At the core of this program is the Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP), a national model defined by both immediate crisis intervention for patients and their loved ones and ongoing case management, which includes connection to community services, continual follow-up, and social support.

The OBH Violence Prevention Hospital Liaison will serve as the primary point of contact for Hospital Responders for patient engagement to ensure a seamless intake process and coordination between One Brooklyn Health and Community Partners. Responsibilities include initial patient engagement, coordination with multiple internal and external partners, and tracking program data.

Responsibilities:

• Engage patients who have experienced violent assault injuries and their loves ones and complete risk assessments.
• Development of a community organization and social services referral directory.
• Support implementation of HVIP model across One Brooklyn Health System, including the development of intake protocols and coordination of operations with medical staff, Hospital Responder Services, and case managers.
• Collaborate with various hospital departments, including the Emergency Department, Trauma Surgery, Psychiatry, and Social Work/Case Management to ensure fidelity and reach of the HVIP program.
• Assist with developing objectives, action items, and deliverables, ensuring program materials align with system mission and values, including advancing health equity and promoting community engagement.
• Support the preparation of periodic reports for hospital leadership, department leaders and grant funders, as needed.
• Engage with stakeholders including community and faith-based organizations, hospital leadership, and city and state officials.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum two years of college education, bachelor’s or associate degree OR equivalent combination of post-high school education and work experience.

Experience:

• Preference given to candidates possessing experience with criminal and juvenile justice systems, victim issues, child development, delinquency, community resources and restorative justice principles, or other fields if the applicant specifically addresses how their skills and experience fit this position.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Displays high standards of ethical conduct.
• Ability to take direction from multiple persons and roles.
• Understanding of the operation of the assigned department.
• Requisite expertise and documented educational and administrative experience acceptable to the Review Committee.
• Ability to fully utilize OBH’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
• Fluent in MS Office, including MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions without compromising patient care.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health System (OBHS), and Interfaith Medical Center (IMC).

One Brooklyn Health System (OBHS), and Interfaith Medical Center are an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.