Work Schedule:
100% FTE; Day Shift. Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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Provide security staff with the skills to detect potential threats and implement effective workplace safety interventions.

We are seeking a Workplace Violence Prevention Consultant to:

Implement workplace violence prevention programs with a focus on evidence based de escalation strategies for both clinical and non clinical healthcare employees.
Deliver specialized training for security personnel, including advanced de escalation techniques, conflict resolution skills, and appropriate use of control and intervention strategies.
Develop, update, and manage training materials—presentations, handouts, e learning modules, and job aids—to support continuous workforce education.
Conduct incident debriefings following workplace violence events and create actionable improvement plans to enhance future responses.
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to ensure best practices and regulatory compliance are integrated into prevention initiatives.
Actively participate in the Workplace Violence Prevention Committee, presenting data, program activities, progress updates, and strategic recommendations.

At UW Health, you will have:

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Health Sciences or Police Science/Criminal Justice. Required
Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area. Preferred

Work Experience

3 years Experience in violence prevention, de-escalation, crisis management, or a related field within a healthcare setting. Required
Experience in training program development and facilitation, preferably in workplace violence prevention, conflict resolution, or de-escalation techniques. Preferred
Experience working with or training security officers Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor certification (Crisis Prevention Institute) within 6 months Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Job Description

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