Trauma Specialist

Salary Range: $65,000 - $72,000. A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• Tuition remission – eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree tuition-free
• A generous retirement plan

About the Role

Philadelphia Health and Safe Schools (PHASeS), at the Center for Urban Bioethics at Lewis Katz School of Medicine, focuses on creating trauma-informed schools. A primary objective is to engage with community sectors, staff, parents, and children to increase their awareness and application of trauma-informed principles. Incorporating multidisciplinary approaches to wellness including art, fitness, and mindfulness, the PHASeS team provides educational coaching, parenting guidance, and models trauma-sensitive values to empower the school community.

A principal endeavor of the program is to transform nearby public K-8 schools into urban trauma-sensitive beacons. Providing safe and welcoming trauma-informed schools for children to learn, teachers to educate, and a community to grow will elicit openings to achieve educational milestones, generate a climate of sustainability, and engender greater academic and social equity.

Responsibilities

• Develop trauma-informed assessments for schools, communities, and/or systems
• Utilize trauma-sensitive/informed modalities and therapeutic interventions with individuals and systems
• Address symptoms of trauma in schools, communities, and/or systems; provide referrals and intensive support services to assist in successful connection to resources, including school, family, social supports, and services
• Facilitate groups
• Disseminate trauma-sensitive information to staff, families, community groups, local leaders, and the general public
• Record data
• Participate in school-based and community meetings
• Maintain an open line of communication with supervisor, personnel, staff, volunteers, individuals, and/or family members
• Perform other duties as assigned

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote); the duration of this hybrid arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprinting. This is a grant-funded position.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Education, or related field
• At least five years of related trauma-informed experience, training, and/or community engagement; and/or at least five years of previous counseling experience
• Previous crisis intervention experience
• Previous experience in community engagement

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor, fitness and wellness professional, or related field preferred
• Active professional state license preferred

Skills

• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite software programs
• Ability to obtain ACT 33 Child Abuse Clearance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work with a diverse constituent population of students, faculty, staff, project participants, and partnering organizations
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills, along with the ability to be detail-oriented and maintain documentation
• Ability to provide trauma-informed emotional support, counseling, education, and coaching
• Ability to travel to off-site locations that may not be accessible via public transportation
• Strong sense of discretion and professionalism
• Compassionate and approachable personality