Trauma Specialist

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

9 paid holidays (federal)

3 personal days

Tuition remission for employee and/or/

Tuition free

Job summary

Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine is seeking a Trauma Specialist in Philadelphia. The role focuses on trauma‑informed schools, community engagement, and educational coaching, with a hybrid on-campus/remote work arrangement.

Requires a Bachelor’s in social work/education or related field and 4+ years of trauma‑informed experience, plus crisis intervention background. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $72,000 with comprehensive benefits including health, paid time off, and tuition

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, or related field
• At least four years of related trauma informed experience, training and/or community engagement; and/or at least four years of previous counseling experience
• Previous crisis intervention experience
• Previous experience in community engagement.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop trauma informed assessments for schools, communities, and/or systems
• Utilize trauma sensitive/informed modalities and therapeutic interventions
• Address symptoms of trauma in schools, communities, and/or systems; provide referrals and intensive support services
• Facilitate groups
• Disseminate trauma sensitive information to staff, families, community groups, local leaders, and the general public
• Record data
• Participate in school based and community meetings
• Maintain open communication with supervisor, personnel, staff, volunteers, individuals, and/or family members.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal and written communication

Analytical and problem solving

Confidential information handling

Discretion and professionalism

Trauma-informed counseling

Compassionate and approachable

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, or related field

Master's Degree in Social Work, Education, or related field

Job description

Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine is searching for a Trauma Specialist! Salary Range: $65,000 - $72,000 A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source. Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree
• TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Position Summary:

Philadelphia Health and Safe Schools (PHASeS), at the Center for Urban Bioethics at Lewis Katz School of Medicine, focuses on creating trauma‑informed schools. A primary objective is to engage with community sectors, staff, parents, and children to increase their awareness and application of trauma‑informed principles. Incorporating multidisciplinary approaches to wellness including art, fitness, and mindfulness, the PHASeS team provides educational coaching, parenting guidance, and models trauma‑sensitive values to empower the school community. A principal endeavor of the program is to transform nearby public K-8 schools into urban traumasensitive beacons. Providing safe and welcoming trauma‑informed schools for children to learn, teachers to educate, and a community to grow will elicit openings to achieve educational milestones, generate a climate of sustainability, and engender greater academic and social equity.

Job Details:

• This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting
• This is a grant funded position

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, or related field
• At least four years of related trauma informed experience, training and/or community engagement; and/or at least four years of previous counseling experience
• Previous crisis intervention experience
• Previous experience in community engagement.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Education, or related field
• Licensed Professional Counselor, fitness and wellness professional, or related field preferred
• Active professional state license preferred

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite software programs
• Ability to obtain ACT 33 Child Abuse Clearance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work with a diverse constituent population of students, faculty, staff, project participants and partnering organizations
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills, along with the ability to be detail‑oriented and maintain documentation.
• Ability to provide trauma informed emotional support, counseling, education and coaching
• Ability to travel to off‑site locations that may not be accessible via public transportation
• Strong sense of discretion and professionalism
• Compassionate and approachable personality

Essential Duties:

• Developing trauma informed assessments for schools, communities, and/or systems
• Utilizing trauma sensitive/informed modalities and therapeutic interventions with individuals and systems
• Addressing symptoms of trauma in schools, communities, and/or systems; providing referrals and intensive support services to assist in successful connection to resources, including, school, family, social supports and services
• Facilitating groups
• Disseminating trauma sensitive information to staff, families, community groups, local leaders, and the general public
• Recording data
• Participating in school based and community meetings
• Maintaining an open line of communication with supervisor, personnel, staff, volunteers, individuals, and/or family members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement:

In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.