Intervention Specialist - Per diem

Intervention Specialist - Per diem Job Description

The Intervention Specialist is a 12‑month position primarily responsible for responding to hospital, community, and other appropriate sites as a first responder to potential program participants who present to the hospital following a violent injury. The Specialist engages participants, their friends, family, and community to assess potential for retaliatory behaviors and to encourage engagement in psycho‑social resources and other services. The Specialist maintains knowledge of the target geographic area and strong relationships with the community.

• Respond on site as soon as possible following a violent community injury.
• Complete program consents and gather pertinent data using screening and assessment tools, entering it into the electronic health record within 24 hours.
• Manage a caseload of up to 20 participants with varying degrees of contact.
• Provide daily, weekly, or monthly contact based on assessed support needs and accurately document case‑management services.
• Provide strength‑based, trauma‑informed, motivational support to ensure participants graduate from the program.
• Coordinate with the Violence Intervention Team to link participants to psycho‑social services as determined by assessment.
• Accompany participants and/or family to community‑based services when indicated.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and update the Individualized Violence Prevention Plan (IVPP).
• Engage participants, families, friends, and community partners and provide critical services.
• Document all interactions in the Electronic Health Record within 24 hours.
• Participate in all trainings and learning activities with enthusiasm.
• Provide feedback to the Program Director, Senior Therapist, Lead Intervention Specialist, or the Violence Intervention Team.

Minimal

Qualifications:

Entry‑level knowledge, lived experience or basic employment skills;
High School Diploma.

Preferred: Knowledge of local geographic and cultural/linguistic matches to the community.

Licensure: Valid New Jersey driver’s license.

Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile, and shredder; driving record must pass check and ability to drive day/night and in reasonable weather conditions.

Competitive total rewards package including: generous paid time off, medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans with employer contributions, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and voluntary benefits such as pet insurance.

Salary range: $17.87 - $25.95 per hour.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.