What our Client is looking for

Our client, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting those who are victims of domestic violence, is looking for a Medical Advocacy Program (MAP) Coordinator for their administrative facility in the Phoenixville area.

This position will develop and deliver training about Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence screening tools, resources, and other Domestic Violence related topics.

The Medical Advocacy Program focuses on medical facilities and providers, including students in the allied health professions, licensed medical professionals, substance abuse programs / facilities, and behavioral health facilities.

Under the Medical Advocacy Program, the coordinator will be responsible for facilitating connections and training with medical facilities and healthcare providers throughout Montgomery County.

The person in this position must be able to work a variable work schedule that may include nights and weekends as needed.

The starting rate for this position is $21 / hour and is based on experience.

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What the position will be doing

Serve as a representative for Laurel House in coordinating contacts with hospitals, substance abuse facilities, behavioral health facilities, and medical facilities in Montgomery County so that these systems will view the agency as a resource for training about domestic violence as well as a resource for patients who may be experiencing DV.

Develop and deliver domestic violence-related training for medical personnel / facilities, substance abuse, behavioral health, and allied health professionals in Montgomery County.

Provide and / or ensure on-site appropriate response when called by a patient or staff person at a medical facility; assist with on-site response to other crisis response calls as appropriate.

Provide onsite time, response, and training to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as an Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Specialist.

Represent Laurel House for PCADV activities related to medical advocacy.

Represent Laurel House on community committees and events as requested, and / or as approved by the Director of Community Outreach.

Provide updates for the Laurel House website and Marketing Materials as appropriate.

Complete monthly statistics reporting and information for yearly funding applications in a timely fashion.

Participate in agency staff meetings and other activities as appropriate and / or as required.

Train staff members and / or volunteers who are responsible for providing direct services to domestic violence survivors about medical issues and resources surrounding DV.

At times, the person holding this position may be called upon to introduce new staff members and / or volunteers to key personnel within the medical systems that are served by Laurel House, to facilitate effective working relationships between these new agency staff members / volunteers and the medical personnel of the facilities throughout the region.

Research and create presentations related to medical trauma and domestic violence.

Perform other related duties as assigned or as necessary; remain flexible and adaptable with work assignments as defined by facility and organizational needs.

Necessary Skills, Education & Abilities

Experience working with victims of domestic violence, their families, and the community is preferred

High School Diploma required

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience, preferred

Experience in training health care providers about social services preferred

Bilingual capacity desirable

Highly transparent, ethical, and driven individuals

Relentless attention to detail and ability to be a creative self-starter and team player

Someone with a passion for, and embraces the mission of, supporting people in need, especially domestic violence survivors

Has reliable transportation and is willing and able to travel to different locations for work-related events

Ability to use technology proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work independently

Ability to work with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs

Proficient in developing training materials, delivering training curriculum, and public speaking

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

About Our Client

Our Client’s Mission is to :

Advocate for and empower those impacted by domestic violence by providing crisis intervention, safe haven, supportive programs, and resources.

Advance social change through preventative education, community training, and collaboration to foster a coordinated response to domestic abuse.

They are a comprehensive domestic violence agency serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Their name was selected because of the beauty of Pennsylvania's state flower. It represents a victory for people who have taken the courageous first step of reaching out in their efforts to build a violence-free life for themselves and their children.

The agency's first program, a domestic violence shelter for abused women and their children, was founded in 1980.

Since that time, they have expanded their programs and services to become the comprehensive domestic violence agency that it is today.

In addition to an emergency shelter, they offer a 24-hour hotline, a text line, transitional housing, a children's program, individual and group counseling, medical advocacy, legal representation and advocacy, crisis response, law enforcement collaboration, as well as community education and prevention efforts.

Last updated : 2024-04-26