Center of Hope Coordinator

Franciscan Health Munster Campus

701 Superior Ave Munster, Indiana 46321

The Center of Hope (COH) Coordinator Identifies and coordinates resources to meet the acute (Medical, Emotional and Legal) needs of the victims of sexual assault, domestic or other interpersonal violence. This position develops policies to ensure best practices are implemented to promote patient safety. The Coordinator recruits, trains and supports SANEs (and or by providing patient care) working in the Center of Hope to ensure competencies and standard of care met. This position requires collaborative work with the Medical Director, the area Centers of Hope or Sexual Assault Treatment Centers, and with the community at large. The Coordinator will participate in Center of Hope educational offerings: SANE training, clinical education, and community awareness and response to violence. This position actively seeks grant funding, implements projects, and manages grant funding to sustain and further develop the Center of Hope. This position collaborates with Law Enforcement and the lay community raising awareness of the Center of Hope and promoting the image of Franciscan Alliance. The Coordinator performs peer reviews and maintains the integrity of confidential information and chain of custody for samples collected for evidence.

WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Alliance is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Alliance takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Medical Director Collaboration Collaborates with the Medical Director, the area Centers of Hope, Law Enforcement, Advocacy, Rape Crisis Centers and Prosecutors and with the community at large. Provide Consult to Medical Providers and Professional Staff (RNs, SANEs, and NPs).
• Safe Work Environment Maintains a clean and safe work environment by handling and clearing instruments, equipment, and supplies in accordance with infection-control policies and protocols. Administers and stores medication according to controlled substance regulations.
• Grant Funding Support Seeks grant funding, implement projects and manage grant funding to sustain and further develop the Center of Hope.
• Community Outreach Conducts or participates in community outreaching, including community partners such as Law Enforcement, Advocacy, coalitions, and other SATCs, promoting the image of the hospital and increasing awareness for services.
• Peer Review Performs peer review and maintains confidential patient information. Maintains a chain of custody for samples collected for evidence.
• Provides Court Testimony Provides Court Testimony.
• Resource Identification Identifies and coordinates resources to meet the acute (Medical, Emotional and Legal) needs of the victim of sexual assault, domestic or other interpersonal violence. Develops policies to ensure best practices are implemented to promote pt. safety.

QUALIFICATIONS

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.