Violence Prevention Coordinator

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Violence Prevention Coordinator to provide community outreach and education for LVHN Trauma Program in accordance with network standards. This role supports victims of violence with emotional, social, medical and psychological resources during recovery.

The position collaborates with trauma teams, departments, and community partners to develop prevention education and training programs and to ensure access to appropriate resources prior to discharge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Health Education or related field.
• 2 years Community or Health Care experience.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about making a positive change in the community.

Responsibilities

• Assists LVHN and trauma affiliates with prevention education and training for their accreditation/re-accreditation.
• Coordinates marketing efforts with the Marketing Department, EMS, Interfacility Liaisons, and the Development Department.
• Acts as the Liaison between the violence interrupters and other key personnel as identified by LVHN and or Promise Neighborhood of Lehigh Valley.
• Evaluates programs and presentations for efficacy, efficiency, quality of presentation, and appropriateness of the information.
• Provides injury prevention education and training in the communities that are LVHN non-Level I trauma centers and trauma affiliates.
• Develops new injury prevention programs based upon the need of the community and identified injury trends.
• Collaborates with trauma clinical team and Care Coordination team to assure victims of violence are directed to appropriate resources prior to discharge.
• Is an active member of the trauma operations and research team at LVHN to provide updates on the project.
• Works with a variety of professionals from the trauma team to assure the needs of the patient are met.
• Assist with identifying and developing educational materials based on the needs of the community.

Skills

Health education

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Education or related field

Job description

Full-TimeDay ShiftDepartmentCOH - Trauma Reg Res CenterShift DetailsDay Shift, Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30pJob IDwd-JR139404PostedAugust 21, 2026Violence Prevention CoordinatorJoin a team that delivers excellence.Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.SummaryProvides community outreach and education for LVHN Trauma Program in accordance with the Network Missions and Pennsylvania Trauma Society Foundation Standards. Assists victims of violence receive the emotional, social, medical and psychological assistance needed to recover from their traumatic experience. Ability to intervene and assist violence interrupters & have reasonable access to victims of violence while they are an inpatient at LVHN.Job DutiesAssists LVHN and trauma affiliates with prevention education and training for their accreditation/re-accreditation.Coordinates marketing efforts with the Marketing Department, EMS, Interfacility Liaisons, and the Development Department.Acts as the Liaison between the violence interrupters and other key personnel as identified by LVHN and or Promise Neighborhood of Lehigh Valley .Evaluates programs and presentations for efficacy, efficiency, quality of presentation, and appropriateness of the information.Provides injury prevention education and training in the communities that are LVHN non-Level I trauma centers and trauma affiliates.Develops new injury prevention programs based upon the need of the community and identified injury trends.Collaborates with trauma clinical team and Care Coordination team to assure victims of violence are directed to appropriate resources prior to discharge.Is an active member of the trauma operations and research team at LVHN to provide updates on the project.Works with a variety of professionals from the trauma team to assure the needs of the patient are met.Assist with identifying and developing educational materials based on the needs of the community.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree Health Education or related field and2 years Community or Health Care experience. andKnowledgeable and passionate about making a positive change in the communityPhysical DemandsLift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUYLehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes..LocationLehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103-6202, Allentown, United States (Map)