Latinx Youth Advocate

Pay

$26.50 - $29.75/hr, benefits available first of the month following date of hire

Staff with bilingual competencies provide an additional and essential value to our organization and we increase our starting wage accordingly for bilingual staff.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. Clackamas Women’s Services is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications as described or if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform job duties.

Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS) was incorporated in 1985 as Clackamas County’s first shelter for survivors escaping family violence and domestic abuse. CWS’ service delivery framework is built on trauma-informed best practices that promote safety and self-determination. Our vision is to live in a society that no longer tolerates domestic and sexual violence but rather thrives on mutual respect.

CWS offers comprehensive, responsive solutions for adults and children impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, the sex industry, and elder abuse. Through our emergency shelter, A Safe Place Family Justice Center, satellite offices, and throughout the community, CWS coordinates services with other public and private agencies in order to best serve survivors seeking help. Participants in our programs receive no-cost services by highly trained staff.

CWS is committed to building an organizational culture that reflects our values. We envision a community of survivors, staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to breaking the isolation of domestic and sexual violence. We do this by creating community and partnership, honoring and celebrating survivors, and engaging in work toward equity and social change through community engagement and by investing internally in continual improvement and learning processes.

We are dedicated to the ongoing work of creating and sustaining a community where everyone can thrive.

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and alternative care benefits for employee and dependent child(ren).
• 100% employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Generous PTO (28.5 days in the first year based on accrual).
• 10 days of Holiday pay of your choosing.
• Paid day off for birthday.
• Paid parental leave.
• Monthly retirement plan contribution of 5%.
• Anniversary bonus, $25/year of service.
• $100 monthly travel stipend.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• CWS was voted one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon in 2024! (2022 & 2023 too!)
• Work with a heart-centered team providing culturally responsive emergency, transitional, and long-term support and services. CWS helps survivors build hope and resilience so they can achieve their goals for personal safety, physical and mental wellness, financial autonomy, and family stability.

The Latinx Youth Advocate will focus on providing individual, group and family services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or exploitation in our region with a focus on serving Latinx youth and families. This position is part of the Youth Services Program at CWS and will be co-located within rural and suburban school districts in Clackamas County to increase access to services for youth survivors.

The position will also have mobile capacities to meet youth, families, and partners throughout the county at schools, social service agencies, medical/forensic settings, court, etc.

• Provide advocacy and follow-up support to youth and/or their caregivers in various areas of the county by offering the following support:
• Short-term, crisis intervention services
• Emotional support
• Safety planning
• Assessment of needs, strengths, and challenges
• Assist with individualized goal setting
• Identification and connection to…