HospitalViolencePreventionAdvocate–PRN

**Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!** **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 0.01 **Work Shift: ** Other (United States of America) **_Primary Function/General Purpose of Position_** The Victim Services Advocate (VSA) is a hospital-based professional who provides trauma informed, patient centered advocacy and support to individuals experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, child abuse, elder abuse and workplace violence. The VSA is a core member of the Violence Response Team inclusive of Forensic Nurse Examiners, Victim Service Advocates and Community Health Workers, who work collaboratively to support patients throughout their medical care encounter and following discharge. ** _Essential Job Functions_ ** _​_ Respond promptly to patients in the emergency department and inpatient units who disclose or are identified as experiencing violence or abuse. * Collaborate with Forensic Nurse Examiners, other Violence Response Team members and other hospital departments to ensure coordinated, trauma -informed care during medical and forensic examinations * Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and system navigation using trauma informed and culturally responsive approach * Conduct patient assessments to identify immediate safety concerns, service needs, and support options * Assist patients with individualized safety planning tailored to their circumstances * Explain patient and victim rights, options and available services without bias or coercion * Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical advocacy standards in all patient interactions. * Provide referrals to community resources such as shelters, counseling, legal advocacy, case management, financial assistance programs, and other social services. * Assist patients in navigating external systems including law enforcement, child protective services, adult protective services and victim compensation programs, when requested by the patient. * Provide post-dischar