Crisis & Violence Intervention Specialist

100 LCMC Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking Violence Interrupters to support survivors of violence in hospital settings in Louisiana. The role emphasizes emotional support, crisis intervention, and engagement with families to reduce violence cycles.

Candidates should communicate with care and collaborate with hospital teams. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, experience with at-risk populations, and flexibility to work overnight and on weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with at-risk, gang involved or impacted individuals preferred.
• Personal experience overcoming violence, incarceration, violence-related injuries, or the criminal justice system may be considered beneficial.
• Minimum of 24 months from release of incarceration.
• Flexibility to work overnight and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Engage with family/friends to interrupt cycle of retaliation.
• Engage with survivors in the Emergency Department and during hospitalization and afterwards (by phone) to introduce HBVIP Community event participation and planning (at least 2 events outside of work hours per calendar year).
• Mentorship check-ins.
• Court advocacy.
• Participate in scheduled meetings debriefs, and team activities.
• HBVIP weekly group consultations/rounds.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking Violence Interrupters to support survivors of violence in hospital settings in Louisiana. The role emphasizes emotional support, crisis intervention, and engagement with families to reduce violence cycles.

Candidates should communicate with care and collaborate with hospital teams. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, experience with at-risk populations, and flexibility to work overnight and on weekends.