What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervention Specialist - Per diem position at AtlantiCare?
JOB DESCRIPTION
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POSITION SUMMARY
Reports To: Director Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program
Trainings: Annual, CPI , AHA BLS and HeartSaver First Aid required within 90 days of hire or transfer
Position Summary: The Intervention Specialist is a 12 month position primarily responsible for responding to hospital, community and other places deemed appropriate as a first responder to potential program participants who present to the Hospital following a violent injury. The Intervention Specialist will engage potential program participants to forge important relationships with program participants, friends, family members and community in an attempt to assess potential for retaliatory behaviors and to encourage engagement in psycho-social resources and other services. The Intervention Specialist will have direct knowledge and understanding of the target geographic and/or have strong relationships and ties to the community.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Entry level knowledge, lived experience or basic employment skills, High School Diploma
Preferred:
Knowledge of geographic, cultural/linguistic match to community
Licensure : Valid NJ driver's license
Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile, and shredder. Driving record to pass check and ability to drive in day/night and reasonable weather conditions.
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, We Believe In Supporting The Whole Person. Our Market-competitive Total Rewards Package Is Designed To Promote The Physical, Emotional, Social, And Financial Well-being Of Our Team Members. We Offer a Comprehensive Suite Of Benefits And Resources, Including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
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ABOUT US
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, We Believe In Supporting The Whole Person. Our Market-competitive Total Rewards Package Is Designed To Promote The Physical, Emotional, Social, And Financial Well-being Of Our Team Members. We Offer a Comprehensive Suite Of Benefits And Resources, Including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
Pay Transparency
In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.
AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
"
POSITION SUMMARY
Reports To: Director Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program
Trainings: Annual, CPI , AHA BLS and HeartSaver First Aid required within 90 days of hire or transfer
Position Summary: The Intervention Specialist is a 12 month position primarily responsible for responding to hospital, community and other places deemed appropriate as a first responder to potential program participants who present to the Hospital following a violent injury. The Intervention Specialist will engage potential program participants to forge important relationships with program participants, friends, family members and community in an attempt to assess potential for retaliatory behaviors and to encourage engagement in psycho-social resources and other services. The Intervention Specialist will have direct knowledge and understanding of the target geographic and/or have strong relationships and ties to the community.
Duties And Responsibilities:
- Responds on site to the hospital, community or home of potential participants immediately or as soon as possible following a violent community injury
- Completes program consents and g athers pertinent data and information from participant via screening and assessment tools and enters it into the electronic health record within 24 hours
- Manages and carries a caseload of up to 20 program participants with varying degrees of weekly contact responsibilities
- Provide daily, weekly or monthly contact to participants based on the assessed level of support needed and accurately document case management services
- Provide strength-based, trauma informed, motivational support to participants to ensure that they graduate from the program
- Coordinates with the Violence Intervention Team to provide linkages to critical psycho-social services as determined by assessment
- Accompany program participants and/or family to community based services, when indicated
- Develop, implement, monitor and update the Individualized Violence Prevention Plan (IVPP) (Service/Treatment Plan) which is used to mitigate or resolve vulnerabilities to community violence
- Professionally engaging participants, family, friends and community partners providing critical services to participants and/or families and friends
- Documents all aspects of interactions with program participants according to set standards within the Electronic Health Record within 24 hours of occurrence
- Engages in all trainings and learning activities with enthusiasm
- Provides relevant feedback to the Program Director, Senior Therapist, Lead Intervention Specialist or the Violence Intervention Team
Entry level knowledge, lived experience or basic employment skills, High School Diploma
Preferred:
Knowledge of geographic, cultural/linguistic match to community
Licensure : Valid NJ driver's license
Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile, and shredder. Driving record to pass check and ability to drive in day/night and reasonable weather conditions.
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, We Believe In Supporting The Whole Person. Our Market-competitive Total Rewards Package Is Designed To Promote The Physical, Emotional, Social, And Financial Well-being Of Our Team Members. We Offer a Comprehensive Suite Of Benefits And Resources, Including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
"
ABOUT US
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, We Believe In Supporting The Whole Person. Our Market-competitive Total Rewards Package Is Designed To Promote The Physical, Emotional, Social, And Financial Well-being Of Our Team Members. We Offer a Comprehensive Suite Of Benefits And Resources, Including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
Pay Transparency
In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.
AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer