What are the responsibilities and job description for the Violence Recovery Specialist III position at The University of Chicago Medicine?
Job Description
Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine as a Violence Recovery Specialist III.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, 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. Specifically, the VRS III will engage families upon arrival at the University of Chicago Medicine emergency department to provide crisis intervention and advocacy services and/or provide supportive case management post-discharge. VRS III will act as a liaison to community/neighborhood-based organizations centered on violence prevention, recovery and interruption. Engagement will primarily consist of phone calls, hospital engagement and in the emergency room.Qualifications:Superior functioning in VRS II position for 2 year minimum OR 3 years of experience in social service or mental health setting (professional or internship level) with experience in crisis intervention 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 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• 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 staff in other departments relevant to the success of the work within VRP• Strong understanding of trauma informed care in service settings
Preferred Qualifications:• Licensed social worker or clinical counselor (LSW or LPC)• Familiarity with and experience working in Chicago’s Southside communities• Medical charting experience• Extensive experience in crisis intervention, case management and counseling
Position Details:• Job Type/FTE: Full time• Shift: 11:00am -7:30PM- Sunday-Thursday• Unit/Department: UHI• CBA Code: Non-Union• Work Location: Hyde Park, Remote Day-Tuesday
Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
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Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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