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MCW: SARGEANT HEALTH CENTER Hospital Responder in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: Purpose To work directly with hospital personnel to identify and support individuals and their families impacted by gun violence. Scope: To provide supportive services to crime victims and their family members. Hospital Responders are notified when a victim of a gunshot wound, stabbing or other assault-related injury is taken to Partnered Hospitals. A Hospital Responder is expected to report immediately to the hospital where they will stay with the victim and actively work to de-escalate traumatized and angry family members and friends who may be planning retaliatory violence. Reporting to the Outreach Supervisor and Director of Programs. the Hospital Responder will help the victim and their family at the hospital cope with their shock and their grief, while working with the 414Life team to identify and intervene with others in the neighborhood most likely to instigate retaliation. The overall goal is to keep the peace and prevent further shootings and deaths. Primary Functions: Report to partner hospitals to meet with victims and their friends and family members as requested by hospital staff and/or family members Educate survivors and family members about the 414 LIFE program, trauma and typical responses to traumatic events and chronic stress Work closely with 414 LIFE staff and hospital colleagues to reduce the possibility of retaliatory violence and re-injury. Schedule and conduct home visits upon the release of the survivor(s) from the hospital Participate in regular debriefing sessions to discuss hospital protocols and opportunities to improve the quality and success of the program Program activities may include having a scheduled shift in the Emergency Department and/or responding \"on-call\" Encourage survivors to involve themselves in breaking the cycle of violence Ensure that the data regarding hospital calls and responses are kept up to date Complete a daily log which includes hospital activations, interruptions, de-escalations, case notes and referrals DAILY Provide the daily logs at weekly debriefing meetings. Connect survivors with on-going case-management and mentorship from a 414 LIFE Outreach Worker or Violence Interrupter to help them reduce the likelihood of violent re-injury or retaliation Connect survivors to other community-based programs and resources reflective of immediate or long-term needs (e.g., job programs, GED, drug treatment, and mentoring) Build and maintain strong relationships with other stakeholders, youth, residents, businesses, and hospital staff Participate in responses to shootings that take place in the target area(s) of 414... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8581344B66B44F53 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.