Victim Advocate

PRN Position Southside Regional Medical Center

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.
• 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.

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally.

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: Violence Response Team - Victim Advocacy Services

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.