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

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization • Beaverton, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Refugee & Immigrant Family Strengthening (RIFS) Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DV/SA) 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 helps clients pursue their own priorities and goals.

The role supports survivors with crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, housing stability, legal advocacy, referrals, interpretation and translation, and access to community resources. As part of Unified Response, the Advocate may respond at hospital and mental health sites to support survivors attending sexual assault nurse exams or strangulation exams, offering emotional support, options, and liaison assistance with other systems. The program serves immigrant and refugee survivors and operates in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

The position is based at the Greater Middle East Center in Beaverton, Oregon, with a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home. The schedule may occasionally fluctuate based on organizational or customer needs. The role requires travel to hospital and mental health sites, a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and use of an automobile during work hours. This non-supervisory position may occasionally involve orienting or training new employees or volunteers. A 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate Certification must be completed within 10 working days of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in advocacy and/or at a nonprofit required.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Complete a 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate Certification within 10 working days of hire.
• Computer skills and experience using Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license and verification of current auto insurance.
• Have full use of an automobile during work hours.
• Complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the program manager in meeting IRCO Program Management Standards and participate in continuous learning for program improvement.
• Follow program, agency, and federal legal policies on client confidentiality.
• Use a survivor-centered, strengths-based, trauma-informed empowerment model to assist clients in healing and achieving stability according to their priorities and goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external service providers to identify survivors and cases affected by domestic violence.
• Assess potential participants for eligibility, conduct intake sessions using assessment and evaluation procedures and best practices, and screen for eligibility for other services.
• Conduct risk assessment with survivors and provide immediate and ongoing safety planning.
• Develop case management plans and provide short-term crisis intervention, including support with emergency shelter or motel stays, long-term housing stability, restraining or stalking orders, peer support, mental health services, employment, and referrals.
• Help participants navigate and access appropriate services and follow through on referrals.
• Coordinate and advocate with service providers, attorneys, law enforcement, the legal system, other advocates, and management on behalf of clients.
• Help participants access family legal services and obtain protective orders when necessary.
• Refer participants to legal immigration services; help gather documents and evidence, write letters of support when requested, and obtain law enforcement clearance.
• Provide or arrange interpretation, translation, and accessibility services.
• Maintain confidential participant files, including intake records, case management plans, contacts, and referrals, in accordance with VAWA confidentiality standards.
• Complete data entry, case notes, file updates, reports, and other program and agency administrative tasks within required timelines.
• Travel to hospital and mental health sites to support sexual assault and strangulation survivors.
• Provide survivors with clear options about confidentiality, medical exams, community resources, and next steps; liaise with medical staff as needed while respecting survivor choices.
• Conduct outreach and educational activities in immigrant and refugee communities and with local service providers.
• Participate in relevant network meetings, internal IRCO meetings, community engagement events, and presentations.
• Engage in recommended professional development and assigned or required training activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Three to six weeks of paid time off 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 85% coverage for employees and families, with no deductibles.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Flexible working arrangements and schedules.

What This Job Offers

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