Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

Department Support Assistant- Community & School Health Initiatives

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

We are seeking a dedicated Survivor Advocate to join our team and support survivors of human rights abuses for the 'Mission Ministry Funds United Against Violence SoCal Anti-Violence Educations and Survivor Advocate Planning Grant.' The Survivor Advocate will play a crucial role in providing advocacy, support, and resources to individuals who have experienced human rights violations, including but not limited to trafficking, violence, discrimination, and exploitation. This role will require a compassionate and empathetic individual who is committed to upholding the rights and dignity of survivors. This position must maintain a high level of confidentiality, and candidates will possess a high degree of flexibility, maturity, empathy, compassion, and the ability to work independently, as well as work well on teams. 

• Provide trauma-informed support to survivors through individual counseling and support group sessions.
• Participate in NHMC and GMHHC team meetings and coalition meetings.
• Interact with the community at large.
• Develop relationships, and act as a liaison with agencies and other community resources that can serve as linkages and referral sources for hospitals and the developing violence prevention coalitions in the hospital service areas.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of interactions with survivors.
• Contribute to the development of programs and initiatives aimed at preventing human rights violations.

• Experience in working with victim/survivor populations and/or providing community member-centered services.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
• High School graduate or GED equivalent required.
• BSW or BA in social work or related field preferred.
• LA City Fire Safety card required. (obtain 90 days from start date)