Domestic Violence Intervention Specialist, Violence Prevention Program

University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, MD, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care.

Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing.

Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!

Job Description

PRN 5pm to 7am

Under general supervision of the Center for Injury Prevention & Policy Manager, the Domestic Violence Intervention Specialist, is responsible for providing direct support, crisis intervention, case management and advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking that have been identified as victims in the medical center.

Intervene with patients, providing assistance in safety planning, lethality assessment, advocacy, resource linkage, and emotional support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking who are treated here at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Provides both practical advocacy services and support to domestic violence or sexual assault survivors and their children.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work / Social Science / Health / Human Service related field, required. 2 years’ work experience with victims of domestic violence may be accepted in lieu of degree.
  • 2 years’ work experience with victims of domestic violence, preferred.
  • Master’s degree in Social Work or health-related field, preferred.
  • Experience working in an acute hospital setting, preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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