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Title
BILINGUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATE / 20 HOURS / DAYS - BWH PASSAGEWAY - CENTER
When/Where
BOSTON , MA 02115
Host
BWH
Description
Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) located in Boston, MA is internationally known as a leader in cutting-edge research and technology and its commitment to patient-centered care. BWH has a rich legacy of excellence and has been consistently recognized as one of America’s best hospitals by US News and World Report.
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Passageway is the Brigham and Women’s/Faulkner Hospital’s (BW/F) domestic violence intervention program which incorporates the perspectives and experiences of women and others experiencing intimate partner abuse into its advocacy services. The Passageway program has become a leader in integrating domestic violence advocacy services and training for health professionals into the health care system through its four program components:
• Comprehensive Advocacy Services for patients and employees who are abused
• Training/Education for multidisciplinary health care providers and hospital employees
• Community Collaboration to ensure a strong network of services to address domestic violence within and beyond the health care setting
• Evaluation to support the continuous improvement of care for domestic violence victims and effective training and education programs for health care professionals
The Passageway program is an integral part of the BWH’s Center for Community Health and Health Equity. The mission of the CCHHE is to advance systems of care and community health strategies to eliminate health disparities and elevate the health status of the communities served by BWH. The CCHHE collaborates with many hospital departments, including clinical and research areas, and works in partnership with external organizations and community-based groups in addressing the social determinants of individual and community health, including efforts to improve the health, well-being and safety of patients, employees and community members experiencing domestic violence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bilingual - English/Spanish (reading and speaking required).
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required; Master’s degree in social work or related field preferred. Licensure not required.
• Minimum of two years working with victims of domestic violence.
• Experience in assisting professionals to intervene safely with domestic violence.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence issues.
• Must have solid advocacy skills, excellent judgment and interpersonal skills. Must work effectively as a member of a team and collaboratively with other professionals within the hospital and community.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation/training skills; ability to assimilate information and communicate with various constituents.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people (e.g. race, ethnicity, age, class, sexual preference).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple teams/projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort in bridging the hospital and community settings and demonstrated success in facilitating collaborations with diverse, multi-cultural populations collaboratively to respond to the issue of domestic violence.
To apply online, go to: http://careers.brighamandwomens.org.
Job ID: 2205896
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an EEO, AA and VEVRAA employer.
Url
http://careers.brighamandwomens.org.
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