Job Description

** General Summary**

Under general supervision, provides case management services to the enrolled population, represents the program in the hospital and the community, advocates and offers supportive services across many systems to individuals who have been victims of violence/ violent crime. Additionally, the Violence Prevention Specialist II may be asked to serve on hospital and state-wide task forces and participate in community events to improve the relationship of the hospital program and the greater community.

** Principal Responsibilities and Tasks**

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Assists with active recruitment of Violence Intervention Program clients; visits eligible patients at the bedside; serves as a liaison by providing general information and answering questions
• Conducts brief psychosocial, needs assessment, and mental health screenings to identify potential service needs for patient
• Maintains an individual caseload of 15 – 20 clients. Interfaces with clients, in the hospital and the community, on a regular basis to help them practice new skill sets while he/she pursues community referrals and personal goals. Develops individual action plans; serves as a role model for the client, acts as an advocate and accompany clients in court settings, and provides crisis intervention and/or conflict mediation when needed; preparation of documents for relevant needs
• Provides supportive counseling and guidance, uses mental health first aid and other crisis intervention techniques to deescalate client in times of crisis and to encourage compliance with mental health services
• Co-facilitates weekly peer support group, brings clients together, talks to participants about his/her own life experiences re: judgement and risk taking behavior, etc.; designs and markets support group
• Represents the Violence Intervention Program at community meetings and on committees at both the organizational and community level.
• Participates in team discussions and communications regularly with staff; work closely with the rest of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all program participants are receiving the services best suited to meet their needs.
• Keeps timely documentation and submits statistical reports for review within given timelines, follows a set work schedule and keeps supervisor informed of daily plans and activities
• Participates in weekly clinical supervision and team meetings with clinical supervisor
• Collects and manages baseline and follow up data from Violence Intervention Program participants. Enters and updates data. Establishes and maintains casefiles.
• Helps maintain a community resource database through establishing relationships in the community, making referrals, following leads, and engaging in reciprocating services where overlap exists
• Participates in planning and implementing annual events
• Participates in community events as a representative of the Violence Intervention Program such as Youth Violence Prevention activities and collaborative projects

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in sociology, psychology, social work or related field required.
• LMSW preferred
• Two years in community outreach, health case, social services, or direct client services required
• Background in substance abuse, traumatic stress, motivational interviewing, and/ or violence prevention/ intervention preferred.
• Lived experience with violence, involvement in the criminal justice system, or other relevant personal background a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal, written communication, interpersonal and listening skills are required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work as part of a multidisciplinary team is required.
• Ability to apply various interviewing techniques with diverse groups of people is required.
• Ability to network with and provide information to key groups, individuals, and stakeholders is required.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact is required. The ability to maintain poise and professional courtesy under pressure is required.
• Writing and typing skills required to keep accurate case documentation.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population – specific and age – specific needs.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $28.82-$40.35
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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