Lead Violence Recovery Specialist (Department of Surgery) Job at University of Pennsylvania
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.
Posted Job Title
Lead Violence Recovery Specialist (Department of Surgery)
Job Profile Title
Supervisor D
Job Description Summary
The Lead Violence Recovery Specialist (VRS) will provide supervision, leadership, and direct patient care within the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program (PTVRP). Founded in 2021, PTVRP is a hospital-based violence intervention program that provides individualized support to survivors of violent injury treated at Penn. PTVRP provides psychosocial support and peer mentoring combined with service navigation to help survivors of violence achieve holistic healing.
The Lead VRS will have two related roles. First, the Lead VRS will provide direct services to a caseload of program participants. This involves meeting patients at bedside in the hospital or soon after discharge, presenting the program, and obtaining consent to participate from those who are interested. Safety planning and basic needs assessment are the first steps. The Lead VRS will then provide trauma-informed support and conduct individualized goal-setting. Goals may include relocation, obtaining mental health care, or reentering school, among others. The Lead VRS then provides the referrals, support, and coordination necessary to achieve these goals over a period of 3-6 months.
The Violence Recovery Specialist (VRS) will provide trauma-informed peer mentorship for violently injured individuals treated at Penn Trauma through the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program. The VRS will provide peer mentorship to enrolled patients, working with them to identify needs and personal and community risk factors for recurrent violent involvement. The VRS will collaborate with community partner agencies to provide resources and support for needs and risk factors identified. Although individual needs will vary, topics will include psychological, social and system issues of trauma recovery, life goal setting, behavioral change, and increasing connections to school, family, social supports, and social services. The VRS will provide assistance in navigating medical, legal and financial issues related to the patient's injury.
The VRS will engage with clients via office, phone, and home visits and will collaborate with a broad interdisciplinary team at Penn Trauma, including Violence Recovery Program mental health providers. The VRS will maintain records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and program requirements. They will maintain communication and collegial relationships with hospital staff and community partner agencies. VRS will establish new partnerships with community organizations with the goal of increasing support services available for enrolled patients.
The Lead VRS will also serve as the on-the-scene supervisor to 3 additional VRS team members. The Lead VRS will provide training and supervision in trauma informed care, health system and service navigation, and program documentation. The Lead VRS will coordinate VRS schedules and case loads to achieve optimal workload distribution. In this capacity, the Lead VRS will liaise with various clinical departments including social work and the trauma clinical team. The Lead VRS will also connect with the Penn Community Violence Intervention Outreach team to coordinate community-based services. The Lead VRS will represent PTVRP in the city-wide coalition of hospital-based violence intervention programs.
The VIS will assist with Trauma Prevention and Outreach Program community outreach activities and promote program visibility in the community. Additionally, the VRS will assist the Injury Prevention Coordinator in maintain ongoing communication with local law enforcement and community agencies involved with violence intervention and prevention. As part of the Violence Recovery Program, the VRS will coordinate with the Penn Community Violence Intervention Outreach team.
This position is contingent upon continued grant funding.
Qualifications:
Bachelor and 2 to 3 years of experience or combined equivalent.
Job Description
The Lead Violence Recovery Specialist (VRS) will provide supervision, leadership, and direct patient care within the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program (PTVRP). Founded in 2021, PTVRP is a hospital-based violence intervention program that provides individualized support to survivors of violent injury treated at Penn. PTVRP provides psychosocial support and peer mentoring combined with service navigation to help survivors of violence achieve holistic healing.
The Lead VRS will have two related roles. First, the Lead VRS will provide direct services to a caseload of program participants. This involves meeting patients at bedside in the hospital or soon after discharge, presenting the program, and obtaining consent to participate from those who are interested. Safety planning and basic needs assessment are the first steps. The Lead VRS will then provide trauma-informed support and conduct individualized goal-setting. Goals may include relocation, obtaining mental health care, or reentering school, among others. The Lead VRS then provides the referrals, support, and coordination necessary to achieve these goals over a period of 3-6 months.
The Violence Recovery Specialist (VRS) will provide trauma-informed peer mentorship for violently injured individuals treated at Penn Trauma through the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program. The VRS will provide peer mentorship to enrolled patients, working with them to identify needs and personal and community risk factors for recurrent violent involvement. The VRS will collaborate with community partner agencies to provide resources and support for needs and risk factors identified. Although individual needs will vary, topics will include psychological, social and system issues of trauma recovery, life goal setting, behavioral change, and increasing connections to school, family, social supports, and social services. The VRS will provide assistance in navigating medical, legal and financial issues related to the patient's injury.
The VRS will engage with clients via office, phone, and home visits and will collaborate with a broad interdisciplinary team at Penn Trauma, including Violence Recovery Program mental health providers. The VRS will maintain records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and program requirements. They will maintain communication and collegial relationships with hospital staff and community partner agencies. VRS will establish new partnerships with community organizations with the goal of increasing support services available for enrolled patients.
The Lead VRS will also serve as the on-the-scene supervisor to 3 additional VRS team members. The Lead VRS will provide training and supervision in trauma informed care, health system and service navigation, and program documentation. The Lead VRS will coordinate VRS schedules and case loads to achieve optimal workload distribution. In this capacity, the Lead VRS will liaise with various clinical departments including social work and the trauma clinical team. The Lead VRS will also connect with the Penn Community Violence Intervention Outreach team to coordinate community-based services. The Lead VRS will represent PTVRP in the city-wide coalition of hospital-based violence intervention programs.
The VIS will assist with Trauma Prevention and Outreach Program community outreach activities and promote program visibility in the community. Additionally, the VRS will assist the Injury Prevention Coordinator in maintain ongoing communication with local law enforcement and community agencies involved with violence intervention and prevention. As part of the Violence Recovery Program, the VRS will coordinate with the Penn Community Violence Intervention Outreach team.
This position is contingent upon continued grant funding.
Qualifications:
Bachelor and 3- years of experience or combined equivalent.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$37,220.00 - $56,087.33
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.
Posted Job Title
Lead Violence Recovery Specialist (Department of Surgery)
Job Profile Title
Supervisor D
Job Description Summary
The Lead Violence Recovery Specialist (VRS) will provide supervision, leadership, and direct patient care within the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program (PTVRP). Founded in 2021, PTVRP is a hospital-based violence intervention program that provides individualized support to survivors of violent injury treated at Penn. PTVRP provides psychosocial support and peer mentoring combined with service navigation to help survivors of violence achieve holistic healing.
The Lead VRS will have two related roles. First, the Lead VRS will provide direct services to a caseload of program participants. This involves meeting patients at bedside in the hospital or soon after discharge, presenting the program, and obtaining consent to participate from those who are interested. Safety planning and basic needs assessment are the first steps. The Lead VRS will then provide trauma-informed support and conduct individualized goal-setting. Goals may include relocation, obtaining mental health care, or reentering school, among others. The Lead VRS then provides the referrals, support, and coordination necessary to achieve these goals over a period of 3-6 months.
The Violence Recovery Specialist (VRS) will provide trauma-informed peer mentorship for violently injured individuals treated at Penn Trauma through the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program. The VRS will provide peer mentorship to enrolled patients, working with them to identify needs and personal and community risk factors for recurrent violent involvement. The VRS will collaborate with community partner agencies to provide resources and support for needs and risk factors identified. Although individual needs will vary, topics will include psychological, social and system issues of trauma recovery, life goal setting, behavioral change, and increasing connections to school, family, social supports, and social services. The VRS will provide assistance in navigating medical, legal and financial issues related to the patient's injury.
The VRS will engage with clients via office, phone, and home visits and will collaborate with a broad interdisciplinary team at Penn Trauma, including Violence Recovery Program mental health providers. The VRS will maintain records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and program requirements. They will maintain communication and collegial relationships with hospital staff and community partner agencies. VRS will establish new partnerships with community organizations with the goal of increasing support services available for enrolled patients.
The Lead VRS will also serve as the on-the-scene supervisor to 3 additional VRS team members. The Lead VRS will provide training and supervision in trauma informed care, health system and service navigation, and program documentation. The Lead VRS will coordinate VRS schedules and case loads to achieve optimal workload distribution. In this capacity, the Lead VRS will liaise with various clinical departments including social work and the trauma clinical team. The Lead VRS will also connect with the Penn Community Violence Intervention Outreach team to coordinate community-based services. The Lead VRS will represent PTVRP in the city-wide coalition of hospital-based violence intervention programs.
The VIS will assist with Trauma Prevention and Outreach Program community outreach activities and promote program visibility in the community. Additionally, the VRS will assist the Injury Prevention Coordinator in maintain ongoing communication with local law enforcement and community agencies involved with violence intervention and prevention. As part of the Violence Recovery Program, the VRS will coordinate with the Penn Community Violence Intervention Outreach team.
This position is contingent upon continued grant funding.
Qualifications:
Bachelor and 2 to 3 years of experience or combined equivalent.
Job Description
The Lead Violence Recovery Specialist (VRS) will provide supervision, leadership, and direct patient care within the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program (PTVRP). Founded in 2021, PTVRP is a hospital-based violence intervention program that provides individualized support to survivors of violent injury treated at Penn. PTVRP provides psychosocial support and peer mentoring combined with service navigation to help survivors of violence achieve holistic healing.
The Lead VRS will have two related roles. First, the Lead VRS will provide direct services to a caseload of program participants. This involves meeting patients at bedside in the hospital or soon after discharge, presenting the program, and obtaining consent to participate from those who are interested. Safety planning and basic needs assessment are the first steps. The Lead VRS will then provide trauma-informed support and conduct individualized goal-setting. Goals may include relocation, obtaining mental health care, or reentering school, among others. The Lead VRS then provides the referrals, support, and coordination necessary to achieve these goals over a period of 3-6 months.
The Violence Recovery Specialist (VRS) will provide trauma-informed peer mentorship for violently injured individuals treated at Penn Trauma through the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program. The VRS will provide peer mentorship to enrolled patients, working with them to identify needs and personal and community risk factors for recurrent violent involvement. The VRS will collaborate with community partner agencies to provide resources and support for needs and risk factors identified. Although individual needs will vary, topics will include psychological, social and system issues of trauma recovery, life goal setting, behavioral change, and increasing connections to school, family, social supports, and social services. The VRS will provide assistance in navigating medical, legal and financial issues related to the patient's injury.
The VRS will engage with clients via office, phone, and home visits and will collaborate with a broad interdisciplinary team at Penn Trauma, including Violence Recovery Program mental health providers. The VRS will maintain records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and program requirements. They will maintain communication and collegial relationships with hospital staff and community partner agencies. VRS will establish new partnerships with community organizations with the goal of increasing support services available for enrolled patients.
The Lead VRS will also serve as the on-the-scene supervisor to 3 additional VRS team members. The Lead VRS will provide training and supervision in trauma informed care, health system and service navigation, and program documentation. The Lead VRS will coordinate VRS schedules and case loads to achieve optimal workload distribution. In this capacity, the Lead VRS will liaise with various clinical departments including social work and the trauma clinical team. The Lead VRS will also connect with the Penn Community Violence Intervention Outreach team to coordinate community-based services. The Lead VRS will represent PTVRP in the city-wide coalition of hospital-based violence intervention programs.
The VIS will assist with Trauma Prevention and Outreach Program community outreach activities and promote program visibility in the community. Additionally, the VRS will assist the Injury Prevention Coordinator in maintain ongoing communication with local law enforcement and community agencies involved with violence intervention and prevention. As part of the Violence Recovery Program, the VRS will coordinate with the Penn Community Violence Intervention Outreach team.
This position is contingent upon continued grant funding.
Qualifications:
Bachelor and 3- years of experience or combined equivalent.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$37,220.00 - $56,087.33
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.