Intervention Specialist

Job description

Job Requirements
• Identify and establish rapport with vulnerable populations who may benefit from the CAP-VIP, using strong and effective communication skills.
• Provide information in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to the needs of the population being served, including individuals with limited English proficiency and disabilities.
• Recruit, obtain consent, and engage participants in the CAP-VIP program activities.
• Collect preliminary data for enrollment into the CAP-VIP program.
• Refer potential participants to Social Worker/Case Worker/Navigator.
• Ensure participants have access to and are utilizing/optimizing identified resources.
• Gain information on real and potential conflicts in community service areas, responding as appropriate.
• Conduct participant welfare checks via telephone or home visits.
• Serve as an additional form of social support, maintaining contact throughout the entire length of involvement in the program.
• Research causes and formulates action plans to aid in conflict resolution and acts of violence.
• Outreach; identify and develop partnerships with influential individuals/groups/businesses in the community.
• Ensure familiarity with service areas.
• Participate in violence prevention efforts with other providers, as appropriate.
• Attend all CAP-VIP meetings.

Work Experience
Attained Level: Entry Level
Required : Entry Level
Preferred: Formal; Knowledge of field work
Completed Course Work/Program: Cure Violence Training program; National Network of Hospital-based Violence Intervention Programs (NNHVIP) Professional Certification Training