Workplace Violence Prevention Specialist

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The Workplace Violence Prevention (WPV) Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program across the healthcare ambulatory system. This role focuses on staff safety, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety through training, assessment, and incident response.

• Provide guidance and consultative support for the development and review of department and/or organization-level workplace violence prevention plans.
• Assist with the design, coordination, and evaluation of all workplace violence trainings, policies and procedures.

• Strong understanding of workplace violence dynamics in healthcare settings
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines and reporting expectations
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and interpret safety data
• Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations
• Proficiency in report writing and data analysis tools

Work requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing, Emergency Management/Preparedness, Environmental Health and Sciences, Fire Protection, or related field. Preferred Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or related field.

• Work requires three years of experience in healthcare security, safety, behavioral health, law enforcement, or a related field.
• Experience with workplace violence prevention, de-escalation training, or risk assessment preferred.
• Training or experience in Site Safety Assessments required. Prior training, certification and experience in the following areas strongly preferred: Workplace Violence Prevention, Non-escalation / De-escalation, CPI, Vistelar

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute), Vistelar, or similar de-escalation certification
• AVADE, MOAB, or equivalent training
• Memberships in the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) and/or the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS)

• Considerable knowledge of modern workplace violence prevention principles and practices, rules, and regulations in healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines and reporting expectations
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and interpret safety data
• Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations
• Proficiency in report writing and data analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and also to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent computer skills.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities.

• Primarily a hospital/clinical environment with potential exposure to volatile situations
• May require occasional evening and or night response.
• Ability to respond to incidents across multiple facilities as needed
• Ability to walk, stand, and respond quickly to incidents
• May require physical presence during crisis situations (non-restrictive role unless otherwise trained)