Job Description

The Violence Recovery Specialist- Level III (VRS III) position part of the Violence Recovery Program (VRP), a hospital-based violence intervention program that provides support to those affected by community violence by acting as primary liaison to community based violence prevention/outreach agencies. Specifically, the VRS III will act as the primary liaison to community based organizations centered on violence prevention, recovery and interruption by direct engagement and service coordination. 

Job Functions:

• Superior functioning in VRS II position for 2 year minimum OR 3 years of experience in social/health service or mental health setting (professional and/or internship level) with experience in service coordination AND case management OR Masters in social work, counseling or related field with 1 year of internship experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in communication technology (cell phone and pager), data collection and service documentation platforms
• Proactive learner that is comfortable working across teams in clinical and community based environment to ensure real time communication and collaboration
• Comfortability with work flow ambiguity and abrupt changes
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, evenings, weekends and holidays as primary liaison to outside organizations (this position will not be a traditional day shift)
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and team oriented collaborative approach
• Exceptional attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, punctuality and record of reliability 
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships with direct service staff with aim to coordinate with other agencies/departments
• Strong understanding of trauma informed and person centered care in service settings
• Strong organizational skills related to service coordination and communication across teams (very responsive via email, phone/text and video meetings)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to travel within Chicago land area for community events on violence prevention and recovery

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed social worker or clinical counselor (LSW or LPC)
• Previous experience working in community based violence prevention

• Familiarity with and experience working in Chicago’s Southside communities
• Strong collaboration skills with outside organizations and ability to mobilize various teams toward same goal of service from different entry points
• Presentation skills and experience
• Medical charting experience