Threat Assessment Consultant

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Position: Threat Assessment Consultant

Location: Advocate Support Center; Oak Brook, IL.

~Must have ability to travel to other AAH sites as needed.

Full Time; Day Shift, typically Mon.-Fri.

~Some after hours or weekends based on an emergent business need.

Major Responsibilities:

• Align and drive efforts to achieve desired results on program success measures with a focus on reducing incidents of workplace violence, injuries stemming from those incidents, and the severity of injuries that do occur.
• Serve as a consultant and operational contributor to site-level Workplace Violence Prevention Committees, contributing to granular, criteria-based, prioritized, and dynamic case management.
• Conduct behavioral threat assessments using proven and repeatable methodologies – sometimes on compressed timelines.
• Serve as a consultant to HR Business Partners and as an operational contributor to plans that mitigate at-risk transactions and contribute to the safety and well-being of team members with restraining or protective orders.
• Serve as a resource to investigative and mitigation teams. Contribute to executive and personal protection planning for team members who may have unique risks to their safety and well-being, to potentially include safely interacting with those expressing threats to establish healthy boundaries.
• Provide guidance to analytic teams to drive specific supporting information which informs workplace violence prevention strategies. Merge statistical data on incidents with after action reports, root cause analysis, and field observations to gain a clear understanding of the risk environment to formulate effective and culturally aligned mitigation strategies & tactics. Identify trends, draw conclusions from curated data, and make recommendations for effective mitigation and continuous program & process improvements.
• Make recommendations to decision-makers on preventive, deterrent or corrective measures that could be taken to counter indicators trending unfavorably. Create reports to communicate the status of initiatives and outcomes.
• Contribute to policies and procedures related to workplace violence prevention.
• In partnership with other team members, organize and deliver training on each of the 8 domains of a workplace violence prevention program, to include both virtual and in-person scenario-based instruction, drills, and exercises.
• Liaise with third-party partners to assess, mitigate, and resolve higher-order, complex, or long-standing cases. Maintain current knowledge of and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, methods, and best practices.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in assessing and managing situations that involve individuals who exhibit threatening, intimidating or disruptive behaviors; are emotionally distraught; and/or person(s) with complex personality traits or tendencies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Subject matter expertise applied as a practitioner in operational environments that includes making behavioral assessments using proven and repeatable methodologies for the ultimate purpose of mitigating risks that may threaten the safety and well-being of persons at Advocate Aurora facilities or surrounding areas.
• Ability to effectively assess situations that involve individuals who exhibit threatening, intimidating or disruptive behaviors; are emotionally distraught; and/or person(s) with complex personality traits or tendencies.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgement and sound reasoning.
• Skill in demonstrating diplomacy and collegiality when collaborating with team members, leaders, community members, internal stakeholders, and external agencies.
• Ability to communicate in multiple settings and mediums (written, interpersonal, small group, and presentation) with great effectiveness.
• A high level of proficiency required in preparing and presenting statistical, evaluative and predictive assessments/reports for multiple audiences.
• Proficiency with office automation software, remote collaboration tools, and overall strong acumen for mastering administrative processes and leveraging technological resources to fulfill all facets of role.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Valid US driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain AAH driving standards.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and drive throughout the workday.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Temperature in working environment (when outside) may vary significantly due to seasonal changes.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, and radiation hazards.
• Protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties