What are the responsibilities and job description for the DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATE AT GRACE MEDICAL CENTER position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary
Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
About the Role:
- Provides on call crisis intervention, safety assessment and referrals to identified victims of domestic violence and other abuses upon referral from hospital units during non-program hours at Grace Medical Center.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides safety assessment, domestic violence and other abuse education and emotional support to identified victims telephoncally initially.
- Formulates safety plan with victim and provides resources.
- Communicates with medical staff regarding victim's disposition and regarding referrals.
Requirements:
- Education: High School diploma/GED preferred
- Experience: Minimum of one year of experience with domestic violence and other abuse victims preferred Experience in edler abuse, human trafficking and sexual assault. Strong crisis intervention and safety planning skills and familiarity with protection/restraining orders.
Each On-Call (DV) Responder is on the schedule for one-week at a
time. This schedule runs from Friday at 5PM- until the following Friday at 8:30AM.
Mon-Fri -After hours from 5PM-8:30AM-
Sat- Sun- 24 hours straight
POSITION LOCATED AT GRACE MEDICAL CENTER
Training/orientation $17/hour, on call rates apply for off hours
Additional Information
What We Offer:
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
Salary : $17
