OJJDP Violence Prevention Specialist/Care Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate patients interfacing with the CHAVAT, including reviewing charts for eligibility for the program, providing outreach to families, and coordinating intakes.
• Conduct assessments and provide brief motivational interviewing interventions for youth at risk for are having already perpetrating violence.
• Conduct MI-focused interventions focusing on ways to reduce both violence perpetration, gun carrying, and gun violence in the outpatient setting.
• Communicate treatment plans to the other behavioral health specialists involved in the CHAVAT as well as coordinate appointments with youth and their families.
• Cooky around services, setting up appointments between youth identified in the emergency department or hospital setting for outpatient management.
• Participate in the care of approximately 100 clients annually.
• Other activities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work or a directly related field. At least two (2) years of clinical experience working with adolescents and families.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• At least 3 years of experience working with at-risk adolescents and young adults (substance use, juvenile justice, violence prevention).
• Proficient in Motivational Interviewing skills.
• Experience with trauma-informed care.

Conditions of Employment

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado.
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.

Why Join Us

The Colorado Front Range is the place to be! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country. CU Anschutz has top-ranked clinical programs in family medicine and pediatrics, and the basic science and applied health research programs attract more NIH funding than any other university in Colorado. CU-Anschutz is home to the University of Colorado Hospital, The Children’s Hospital of Colorado, and the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Public Health, providing access to an array of possibilities to improve lives across a spectrum of ages and disease states.

Why work for the University?

• With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby, the Colorado Front Range is the place to be!
• The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including: Medical, Dental, Disability, Life, Vision, Retirement 401(a) Plan, Paid Time Off, Holiday Days, and Tuition Benefit.
• The University of Colorado has many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position. Curriculum vitae / Resume Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions

Questions should be directed to: Rebecca Barlow, Rebecca.Barlow@ChildrensColorado.org

Screening of Applications

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range

The hiring range for this position has been established as $66,536 to $84,634.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.