Trauma Specialist

Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine is searching for a 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.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: Full medical, dental, 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 and so much more!

Position Summary: 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.

The Trauma Specialist will provide trauma sensitive education, intervention, consultation, outreach, counseling, training, coaching and case management for those individuals, families, schools, and/or communities who have been directly, secondarily or vicariously exposed to and/or impacted by trauma.

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

Required Education and Experience: * Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, or related field * At least four years of related trauma informed experience, training and/or community engagement; and/or at least four 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 Education and Experience: * Master's Degree in Social Work, Education, or related field * Licensed Professional Counselor, fitness and wellness professional, or related field preferred * Active professional state license preferred