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Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
HOPE Victim Advocate
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What they do
A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services.
$50,193 / year median in Virginia
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Under the direction of the HOPE Program, provide hospital- and community-based services to adult patients within the Chesapeake Regional Healthcare System and local community who have experienced IPV, including assessment, crisis intervention, resource referral, case management, and mental health service referral. Work with hospital and community providers to connect patients to appropriate services, as determined through collaboration with the patient. Assist in administering and tracking the use of crisis funds serving patient and employee victims of IPV, as warranted. Facilitate communication and networking among community service providers to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of direct services to victims. Provide accompaniment for victims of IPV, as requested, within the hospital, criminal justice system, and other systems as needed. Provide ongoing case management and post-discharge follow‑up services for as long as needed and/or requested by the patient. Adjust work hours as needed to address emergent situations. Ability to work collaboratively with service providers, individuals and families experiencing IPV, and community-based providers. Ability to assess mental health service needs, social services, and community referrals, as appropriate. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Must agree to a criminal background check. Dependable transportation required. Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Case management experience. Experience and training working with the IPV population. Hospital and community-based experience. Knowledge of local IPV community-based resources. NOVA‑credentialed advocate preferred.