Services Against Exploitation (SAE) Advocate II

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization•Maywood Park, OR

1h•$52,488•Hybrid

About The Position

All Survivor Services sector staff utilize a survivor-centered, strengths-based, empowerment model to cultivate trust, establish and promote trauma-informed communication, and provide advocacy and case management that facilitates, encourages, and assists clients to reach their goals. SAE Advocate 2 will assist individuals and families experiencing human trafficking in reaching safety and stability. SAE Advocate 2 utilizes their experience in social services and trauma informed care to enhance community partnerships, improve SAE programming, and mentor less experienced staff members (Advocates I).

Requirements

English required, bilingual preferred
Must be able to pass extensive Background Check
Oregon Domestic Violence Advocate certification
Use of a car during business hours and proof of auto insurance required.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality of participants in identifying information. Confidentiality standards must meet the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)minimum standards. For complete list of standards please visit https://www.justice.gov/ovw/legislation (http://www.justice.gov/ovw/legislation)
Experience in the following areas: confidential advocacy, specifically serving survivors of human trafficking, building community partnerships, and provision of supportive services, especially within immigrant and refugee communities.
Completion of the 40-hour Oregon Domestic Violence Certified Advocate training
Oral and written communication skills commensurate with the needs of the position
Ability to develop healthy boundaries with clients
Experience/proficiency in MIP, Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel, and a variety of software packages

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; relevant lived experience can be considered a substitute for education
Demonstrated skill and experience working directly with people from varied backgrounds and experiences, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to cultivate and develop full participation and working relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and community members
An effective and compassionate communicator, both verbally and in writing, with excellent active listening skills to identify the needs of our clients
Training and understanding of Trauma-Informed Care
Ability to meet multiple, sometimes conflicting deadlines

Responsibilities

Maintain confidential client files and records of service provision, complete data entry and other administrative tasks within given timelines.
Provide trauma-informed advocacy throughout referral process and transition into the program from internal and external direct service providers.
Manage a caseload of participants, assisting in safety and stability, health and wellness, immigration and legal services, employment and educational placements, and accessing other appropriate services as driven by survivor priorities and goals.
Provide or secure interpretation, translation, and accessibility services.
Navigate risk assessment with survivors and provide immediate and ongoing safety planning, crisis intervention, emergency shelters and motels, and mental health services as needed.
Engage in outreach opportunities, representing IRCO SAE at community events
Mentor and train less experienced staff (Advocates l)
Ability to meet multiple, including conflicting, deadlines
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities for related job functions
Ability to interact with clients and colleagues in a trauma informed manner
Perform outreach and educational activities within immigrant and refugee communities and local service providers
Help maintain community partnerships
Availability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
Work that helps your community
3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
3% match for student loans or college savings
12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts