Associate Patient Advocate- per diem

Providence Swedish Medical Center; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett seeks an advocate to provide general, medical and legal advocacy to survivors of sexual assault and physical abuse. The role includes supporting, intervening in crises, and offering referrals to people of all ages, often alongside a Forensic Nurse Examiner to ensure client needs are met in emergency departments across Snohomish County.

Join a team dedicated to patient-focused, whole-person care and to empowering caregivers.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Driving may be necessary; provide driver's license and auto insurance upon request.
• Core advocate training program preferred; ensures readiness to support survivors.

Responsibilities

• Provide general, medical, and legal advocacy to sexual assault and abuse survivors.
• Offer support, crisis intervention, and information/referrals to individuals of all ages and to family members.
• Collaborate with medical staff, often with a Forensic Nurse Examiner, to meet client needs.

Skills

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Information referral

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Core advocate training program

Job description

Description

Provides general, medical and legal advocacy to victims of sexual assault and physical abuse. Primary responsibilities include providing support, crisis intervention, and information and referrals to individuals of all ages who have experienced assault/abuse and to friends and family members of the survivor. Advocacy is provided at emergency departments throughout Snohomish County, as well as over the phone through the 24/7 advocate support line. This position will involve working collaboratively with medical staff, typically in conjunction with a Forensic Nurse Examiner, to ensure client needs are met. Advocates will need to provide services appropriate to clients in various age groups with varying cultural backgrounds and abilities.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Upon request: Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Coursework/Training: Core advocate training program.
• 6 months Experience working with survivors of assault or abuse.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett received the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence four years in a row.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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