Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocate, Slavic Oregon Social Services (SOSS)

Ecumenical Ministries Of Oregon • Portland, OR

289d • $30

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide effective, culturally specific domestic and sexual violence services to the Slavic and Eastern European refugee/immigrant population of Oregon and southwest Washington. The role involves responding to emergency calls, providing trauma-informed advocacy, case management, and crisis intervention to survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality. The position is full-time, with 32 hours considered full-time at EMO, and is classified as non-exempt. The pay starts at $30.80 per hour, with potential increases based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in social work, counseling or related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of Slavic culture and the local Russian/Ukrainian-speaking population.
• Knowledge of local victim service providers and social service organizations.
• Appropriate multicultural work experience with refugee populations.
• Ability to use a computer and various software programs.
• Possess valid driver's license and evidence of insurability.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) in English and a Slavic Language.
• Demonstrate high-level organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to treat all individuals with respect and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Available to respond to emergency calls; carry crisis phone on rotation for two weeks at a time.
• Provide trauma-informed, survivor-led, culturally/language specific advocacy, case management, and crisis intervention to survivors of IPV.
• Guide participants through safety planning, systems navigation, and community referrals.
• Provide emotional support and education around the impacts of trauma to survivors.
• Facilitate support groups for IPV survivors.
• Maintain accurate and timely case files, manage data entry, complete narrative/quantitative reports.
• Assist in the design/facilitation of training programs for community partners.
• Assist in the implementation of innovative strategies for community outreach, engagement, and client recruitment.
• Attend SOSS staff meetings, EMO staff meetings and training related to IPV, victims' rights, trauma informed care, culturally specific mental health.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Holidays
• Sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Employee trainings
• Medical, dental, disability and life insurance (for eligible positions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree