Medical Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary
Provides training and awareness to the medical/health community by developing and implementing programs. May also provide programs to the community at large. This position is based in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Responsibilities

· Schedules, develops and conducts trainings for medical personnel in hospitals, doctor’s and dentist’s offices, health clinics, and related medical and health related offices

· Conducts trainings for hospital staff in various departments.

· Conducts trainings for other medical personnel (such a pharmacies) and female centered programs (such as maternal health).

· Conducts trainings for health and wellness related agencies such a gyms, spas etc.

· Develops and participates in trainings to community professionals.

· Develops and distributes screening tool to new clinical staff and new nurses at the hospital.

· Systems advocacy

· Develops/participates in the medical advocacy task force.

· Maintains data collection files regarding presentations and evaluations of programs.

· Maintains appropriate client documentation/records.

· Attends coalition and community meetings as needed.

· Shares responsibility for coverage of open hotline dates, direct services and office coverage with other VRC staff.

· Assists supervisors in providing case management responsibilities.

Qualifications

· BA or BS Degree in a Social or Human Service field or equivalent experience with a minimum of one year experience in assisting victims of crime or relevant field preferred. Must be self-assured, assertive and confident in working with diverse groups.

· Good community networking skills, public speaking skills and written and oral communication skills required. Demonstrates sound ethical practices.

· Ability to work variable hours on a daily basis which may also include occasional weekend on-call availability.

· Must possess the ability to work independently and participate with a work collective.

· Familiarity with personal computers to include word processing and databases is preferred.

· Must demonstrate a commitment to the principles of empowerment, self-determination and diversity as per VRC mission and philosophy.

· Must successfully complete training and certification as Sexual Assault Counselor and Domestic Violence Counselor/Advocate.

· Ability to travel is required. Must possess a valid driver’s license, access to an automobile to perform program duties and automobile insurance as required by law

Note: Full-time: 37.5 hours weekly

Victims Resource Center has been serving the community since 1974. VRC is a vital non-profit organization providing non-judgmental support and services to victims of violence, their families and significant others throughout Luzerne, Wyoming and Carbon Counties. Additionally, VRC provides a wide variety of prevention education programs. All programs and services of VRC are confidential and offered at no cost.

Company Description

Victims Resource Center has been serving the community since 1974. VRC is a vital non-profit organization providing non-judgmental support and services to victims of violence, their families and significant others throughout Luzerne, Wyoming and Carbon Counties. Additionally, VRC provides a wide variety of prevention education programs. All programs and services of VRC are confidential and offered at no cost.