Victim Advocate

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

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/ bachelor's 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

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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 you'd 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 Employers, 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