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The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Coordinator Our Coordinators serve as trusted advocates and community partners dedicated to building safer, healthier communities by supporting individuals who have been impacted by or are at risk of violence. Through trauma-informed engagement, case coordination, community outreach, and leadership, our Coordinators help connect individuals and families with critical resources while fostering trust, resilience, and long-term stability. We recognize our Community Violence Intervention Coordinators as essential members of the Social Impact/Project HUDSON team whose compassion, leadership, and commitment to community engagement help reduce violence and strengthen outcomes throughout Hudson County.
A Typical Day:
As a Community Violence Intervention Coordinator, a typical day might include the following: Developing trusting relationships with individuals and families affected by community violence through compassionate, trauma-informed engagement. Serving as a community liaison by providing reliable information, emotional support, and referrals to appropriate community-based resources and services. Coordinating and overseeing Trauma Patient Navigator staff by assisting with hiring, delegating responsibilities, monitoring workflows, and supporting performance and professional development. Monitoring, collecting, managing, and maintaining program data across multiple systems, including productivity logs, screening and intake documentation, scorecards, and other required reports. Tracking program outcomes and presenting HVIP data during Social Impact, community partnership, and grant-related meetings. Collaborating with hospital staff, community organizations, and interdisciplinary partners to promote coordinated care and improve access to services. Providing direct victim advocacy and support services to Project HUDSON participants before transitioning clients to Trauma Patient Navigators for ongoing intensive case management. Participating in required trainings, including hospital orientation, trauma-informed care education, and community outreach shadowing opportunities. Completing timely documentation and maintaining accurate records in accordance with organizational policies, grant requirements, and program standards.
This Role Might Be For You If:
You are passionate about reducing community violence and improving the health and well-being of individuals and families. You thrive in community-based environments where relationship building, advocacy, and collaboration are central to success. You build trust through empathy, professionalism, cultural humility, and strong interpersonal communication. You are comfortable balancing direct community engagement with administrative and data management responsibilities. You enjoy leading teams, coordinating projects, and supporting staff in achieving shared program goals. You are organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with computer systems used for documentation, reporting, and data tracking. You value collaboration and recognize the importance of partnerships in strengthening community outcomes.
To Be Considered:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:
Education:
High School Diploma is required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field is preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of three years of recent experience through employment, volunteer work, student involvement, or a combination thereof working within the Jersey City community and utilizing local community resources is required.
Training:
Successful completion of hospital-wide orientation, trauma-informed care training, and shadowing experiences with community outreach organizations is required.
Skills:
Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and data management skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse populations and maintain accurate program documentation.
Work Environment:
This position serves in both front-line community engagement and administrative leadership capacities while working closely with the Social Impact/Project HUDSON team and community partners throughout Hudson County. At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
