Hospital Responder

Job Summary:

MedStar Health is looking foraHospital Respondertojoinourteam!The ideal candidate will havepersonal knowledge of the target population, such as at-risk youthand adults,cultural competency, knowledge of local resources and systemnavigationand advocacy andcommunitycapacitybuilding skills.

TheHospital Responderwillbe responsible fordirecting intervention activities of the Safe Streets Hospital Program and supporting the work of trauma-informed and culturally relevant programming in coordination with hospital and external stakeholders.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metroregion,also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your nextgreat careermove!

Primary Duties:

• Implements direct intervention activities of the Safe Streets Hospital Responder program, including supporting work ofemergencydepartment team.Facilitates linkage of injured individuals toappropriate SafeStreets community sites for thoseresidingin Safe Street communities, community resources and/or other programs thatassistthe participant develop resources andestablishrelationship with positive social support networks.

• Meets interested patients and loved ones following a violent injury for follow upassistanceduring their recovery from injuries.Acts as participant advocate,coordinates,and makes referrals for services. Monitors and tracks servicesprovidedand must complete all participant encounters and contracts made on behalf of participants. Coordinates and monitors services, including comprehensive tracking of participant activities in relation to action plan.

• Collaborates with other staff to form action plans and strategies to help resolve conflicts and prevent shootings. Participates in regular staff meetings conducted by Safe Streets Baltimore and the hospital.Maintains records and participant related files,draftsreports, composesletters,andcompleteselectronic and written documentation, asappropriate.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Training in crisis intervention.

• Participation with a community organization, verified by personal or professional reference with personal knowledge of this factpreferred.