Peer Advocate

Department :

12127 Greater Charlotte Research and Other Sponsored Programs - Community Benefit

Status : Full time

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hou rs Per Week : 40

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Hours will vary with nights and weekends included.

Pay Range

$20.40 - $30.60

Major Responsibilities :

• Respond to requests for intervention, consultation and support from the person served, family members, and hospital staff involving children and / or adults who are experiencing a violent injury.
• In collaboration with the emergency department staff, determine the need for a face-to-face assessment and, if needed, negotiate a meeting site convenient for the individual and / or family that provides safety for all involved.
• Conduct bedside visits and provide immediate emotional support following a violent injury.
• Communicate directly with people experiencing an injury to assess current and future needs for support and the person's wishes and goals for crisis resolution.
• Document all pertinent information for violence intervention staff such as accurate phone numbers, address, needs identified, etc.
• Provide education to patients and families about the cycle of violence, coping strategies, and the importance of follow-up care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :

Must complete required training, education and certification (if applicable) within 1 year of hire

VPP Certification – Violence Prevention Professional

Valid Driver’s license

Education Required :

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Experience Required :

Personal lived experience recovering from violence, with a demonstrated commitment to using that experience to help others

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Our Commitment to You :

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards : benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including :

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About Advocate Health

is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names in Illinois; in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.