Westchester Medical Center Health Network · 3 months ago
SAAVE Advocate
Valhalla, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expWestchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a SAAVE Advocate to provide trauma-informed and victim-centered crisis intervention advocacy for survivors of various forms of violence and trauma. The role involves accompanying victims to medical appointments and legal proceedings, offering information and referrals, and assisting in the administration of the program.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Accompanies sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, human trafficking and trauma victims/clients to medical/forensic exams, court, police stations, and other appointments as needed
Provides information, referrals, practical assistance, and crisis intervention to victims in WMDHospitals for sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, human trafficking, harassment, stalking and other forms of sexual misconduct
Conducts screenings in hospital for various types of victimology
Provides and/or oversees all crisis interventions, supportive listening and case management for all victims
Assists with applying for victim compensation through the New York State Office of Victims Services (OVS) including emergency HIV prophylaxis prescription payments
Participates in implementation of countywide Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) including direct services, safety planning, data collection, reporting and referrals
Provides information and referrals to victims for services on WMCHealth Valhalla campus and the network of Westchester County community partners/providers, such as domestic violence shelters, mental health treatment facilities, medical care practitioners, and other local service providers
Performs trauma informed and patient centered rounding and completion of screening tool for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder assessment/referrals in adult trauma patients in coordination with Westchester Medical Center#s Trauma Program
Maintains thorough, accurate and timely records as required
Performs trauma informed and patient centered virtual or telephonic screening tool for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder assessment/referral in pediatric trauma patients/caregivers in coordination with Westchester Medical Center#s Pediatric Trauma Program
Maintains thorough, accurate and timely records as required
Collaborates with police officers to effectively provide assistance to victims including medical and mental health appointments and facilitate kit pick up
Maintains and monitors computerized data for accurate and timely grant management and reporting
Maintains thorough, accurate and timely case records and statistics
Provides data for accurate grant reports which comply with New York State regulations
Maintains logs and forms for all program services offered (direct services, hotline, walk-ins and the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) for domestic violence
Coordinates on a weekly basis and as needed with Forensic Acute Care Team and Emergency Department regarding forensic cases and statistics
Advocates for victims with victim service providers including domestic violence providers and Family and Criminal Court staff
Works collaboratively with other SAAVE staff in the development of new protocols and practices
Maintains programmatic documentation including training manuals
Provides victims follow-up to ensure needs are met and addresses additional issues as they arise
Maintains logs for additional training/certifications of staff and volunteer advocates
Assists Program Manager in developing and maintaining accurate schedules for FACT accompaniment on-call, crisis hotline and LAP Line shifts
Maintains and monitors online training platform for onboarding of new volunteer advocates
Maintains volunteer advocates training completion paperwork and certifications for program
Answers 24/7 crisis hotline and provides support for callers in crisis in need of information and referral
Completes required documentation of services provided
Schedules and coordinates team meetings and/or trainings for program
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Crime Victims Advocacy Services
Helps with providing outreach, education and training to departments within the WMCHealth hospital network as well as off campus including community agencies, schools, colleges and universities as needed
Participates in staff, direct service and supervision meetings; Attends WMC Child Protection Committee, Westchester County Domestic Violence Council, Westchester and Rockland Counties Anti-Trafficking Task Forces and other meetings as necessary
Engages in a minimum of 10 hours of additional professional development training annually
Qualification
Required
0-3 years' experience
High School Diploma, required
The ability to communicate with, supervise and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles
Ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities
Knowledge of: victim-centered and trauma informed care, crisis intervention techniques and case management responsibilities; human behavior and needs at times of crime and crisis; behavioral health, social services, and other community resources; the criminal justice system, NY State Criminal Code, and Rights of Victims; police department operations, policies and procedures
Current up-to-date computer skills required
Responsible, accountable, and takes ownership for actions
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Detail-oriented and excellent follow through
Strong MS Office application skills, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Webex and internet research
Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree, preferred
Experience with volunteers preferred
Company
Westchester Medical Center Health Network
The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is the pre-eminent provider of integrated health care in New York’s Hudson Valley region, serving nearly 2.5 million residents across more than 6,000 square miles.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sean S. Tedjarati, MD, MPH, MBA, CPE
President and CEO WMCHealth Physicians, Advanced Physicians Services
Anthony Frank
Executive Vice President and CFO
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