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SalaryThe Sexual Assault Coordinator will provide trauma-informed counseling, navigation, and case management services to all survivors of Sexual Assault seen in the Emergency Department. Position is based in the Violence Intervention and Treatment Program and provides services to the community and to patients who utilize the hospital medical programs including ED, inpatient, and outpatient at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. Coordinates community outreach and education, culturally appropriate counseling, patient care coordination and volunteer Advocate Services. Conducts post-discharge follow- up services to victims and coordinates all necessary referrals for additional services.
* Coordinate follow up services for Sexual Assault cases referred from hospital units such as the Emergency Department and the inpatient unit, as well as from community referrals. * Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, individualized safety and care plans with clients.
* Conduct individual and group follow up therapy sessions that are trauma-informed, age
appropriate, and sensitive to the clients' needs.
* Provide case management services including but not limited to benefits application assistance, OVS Reimbursement Applications, and other appropriate referrals as needed in order to provide services in a comprehensive and coordinated manner.
* Navigate and accompany clients as needed to police precincts, criminal and family court, and other medical providers, and attending community meetings.
* Enter client data in a timely fashion in program-related documentation templates and databases and maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date clients charts.
* Coordinate events promoting education/awareness about Sexual Assault issues with in the organization and outside in the community.
* Assist in the development, updating and procurement of promotional and educational materials for VITP.
* Assist in providing education and training to the employees, program volunteers, and/or
community partner organizations.
* Participate in regular supervision with immediate supervisor, clinical supervisor and other regular staff and program team meetings as required.
* Maintain understanding of needs, expectations and requirements of the program.
* Attend necessary trainings and in-services, including meetings off-site as recommended by the Program Manager to remain of current best practices in Sexual Assault services.
* Other VITP related duties as assigned by the Program Manager and the Director of Behavioral Health.
* Respect, protect, and promote patient rights.
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Document in the medical record according to Departmental policy & procedure, if required.
* Use technology appropriately in the improvement of systems and work process.
* Utilize time effectively in managing organizational priorities.
* Understand and agree that work assignments and time schedules are changeable within the scope of services and as per need of the Program.
* Performs other duties as required.
Position Requirements:
* This position requires a minimum formal education of Master's Degree and a minimum of 1 year job- related experience.
* License Registration LMSW/LMCH
* Highly preferred criteria include: Knowledge of family and intimate partner Sexual Assault. Cultural competence working with survivor of Sexual Assault. Expertise in delivering time-bound, evidence-based counseling approaches in the field of Sexual Assault.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
Experience:
- providing therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LMHC/LMSW (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11237: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
