Trauma Victim Advocate (Part-Time 12am-8am)

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Temple-Health in Philadelphia is seeking a Trauma Victim Advocate to serve as a crisis responder embedded in the hospital, 24/7, supporting patients and families after violence and guiding them through recovery. Duties include comforting patients in the trauma bay, updating families on conditions, and linking them to crime victim services in a hospital setting.

The role works under the supervision of the Trauma Outreach Manager and requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; a Bachelor's in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field preferred.
• 2 years experience working directly with victims of crime required.
• General experience assisting and providing advocacy services to victims of crime preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis response to patients and families in the immediate aftermath of violence.
• Offer comfort to patients in the trauma bay and provide updates to families.
• Link patients and families to crime victim services and resources.
• Perform program activities in a hospital setting under supervision of the Trauma Outreach Manager.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field Preferred

Job description

3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code

264280

Weekly Hours

16.00

Schedule

Part-Time

Shift

Night

Trauma Victim Advocates are crisis responders embedded in the hospital 24/7 to support patients and their family members in the immediate aftermath of violence and assist victims and co-victims during the process of physical and emotional recovery. Trauma Victim Advocates also perform a variety of functions in the hospital's emergency department, including: offering comfort to patients in the trauma bay, giving families regular updates about their loved ones' conditions, providing grief support to families of homicide victims, and linking patients and their families to crime victim services. Program activities will be performed in a hospital setting under the supervision of the Trauma Outreach Manager.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field Preferred

Experience

• 2 years experience working directly with victims of crime Required
• General Experience assisting and providing advocacy services to victims of crime Preferred