RIFS Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DV/SA) Co-Located Advocate 1

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization • Portland, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DV/SA) Co-Located Advocate assists individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking. The advocate uses a survivor-centered, strengths-based, trauma-informed empowerment model to build trust and provide advocacy, direct services, support, and case management that help clients pursue their own goals.

Working with Oregon Department of Human Services staff, RIFS colleagues, and community providers, the advocate supports survivor safety, stability, and self-sufficiency. Services include intake and eligibility screening, risk assessment and safety planning, crisis intervention, housing support, legal and immigration referrals, interpretation and translation access, and coordination with relevant service providers. The position also maintains confidential client records, completes program reporting and data entry, and conducts outreach and education, including DV/SA training for ODHS staff.

This is a part-time, temporary position at 0.4 FTE, working two days per week onsite at the ODHS co-located office in Multnomah County (Alberta location). The limited-duration appointment runs through June 2027. The position requires travel to ODHS and IRCO offices and to meet clients in the community, along with flexibility to accommodate client availability. The position is non-supervisory, though the employee may occasionally orient or train new employees or volunteers.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; some college coursework preferred.
• Experience in advocacy and/or at a nonprofit is required.
• Obtain 40 hours of Domestic Violence Advocate Certification within 10 working days of hire.
• Fluency in English.
• Computer experience with Microsoft products, including Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel and work at ODHS and IRCO offices and meet clients in the community.
• Basic knowledge of confidentiality laws, disclosures, and release of information.
• Valid driver’s license, verification of current auto insurance, and full use of an automobile during work hours.
• Ability to pass an extensive background check.
• Ability to meet multiple, potentially conflicting deadlines and deal effectively with distressed and demanding clients and employees.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and communicate with varied personality types, organizational levels, and external contacts.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet client availability.

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework.
• Fluency in another language; bilingual ability is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong community-focused, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively verbally, in writing, and by phone.
• Strong communication skills in a multilingual, multi-background team and organization.

Responsibilities

• Follow program, agency, and federal legal policies regarding client confidentiality.
• Apply a survivor-centered, strengths-based, trauma-informed empowerment model to support clients’ healing, stability, priorities, and goals.
• Work with co-located Oregon DHS staff and RIFS colleagues to support referred clients with domestic and sexual violence and self-sufficiency needs.
• Collaborate with local providers to identify cases; assess referrals for eligibility; conduct intake, assessment, evaluation, and eligibility screening for other services.
• Conduct risk assessments with survivors and provide immediate and ongoing safety planning.
• Develop participant case plans and provide short-term crisis intervention, including support with emergency shelter or motels, long-term housing stability, protective orders, mental health services, employment, and referrals.
• Help participants navigate and access appropriate services and follow up on referrals.
• Coordinate and advocate with service providers, attorneys, law enforcement, the legal system, other advocates, and RIFS management on behalf of clients.
• Assist participants with family legal services and obtaining restraining or stalking orders when necessary.
• Refer participants to legal immigration services; help gather documents and evidence; write requested support letters; and obtain law-enforcement clearance.
• Provide or arrange interpretation, translation, and accessibility services.
• Maintain confidential participant files, including intake records and records of contacts and referrals.
• Complete data entry, case notes, client file updates, weekly and monthly reports, and other program and IRCO administrative work within required timelines.
• Conduct outreach and educational activities with local service providers and provide DV/SA training to ODHS staff.
• Participate in relevant network meetings, internal IRCO meetings, community engagement events, and presentations.
• Meet multiple or conflicting deadlines, respond effectively to distressed or demanding clients and employees, maintain confidentiality, and communicate with people across the organization and outside it.
• Work flexible hours to accommodate client availability.
• Participate fully in recommended professional development and assigned or required training activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Part-time position is listed as without benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements and schedule.
• Three to six weeks of PTO per year.
• 401(k) match of over 100% on the first 5%, with immediate vesting.
• 3% match for student loans or college savings.
• 12 paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• Medical and dental insurance options with 90% coverage for the employee and families, with no deductibles.
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED