Survivor Advocate II

POSITION: Survivor Housing Advocate II

JOB CLASS/GRADE: Specialist 2/ Coordinator 1, Grade 7

WAGE: Starting at $52,488 per year

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt;
Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS: IRCO Main Office, 10301 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR 97220 and other IRCO Offices based in Portland or Beaverton, Hybrid Schedule

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS
: 1.0 FTE;
Full-Time with Benefits;
Regular

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

APPLY AT: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

STATUS: Full-Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S): Survivor Housing

SECTOR: Housing Stabilization Sector

REQUIREMENTS: English fluency required; bilingual fluency preferred.

Familiarity with rapid rehousing or transitional housing is valuable. Oregon Domestic Violence Certification within 10 days of hire. Must be able to pass an extensive background check. Must possess a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and have full use of an automobile during work hours.

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

IRCO’s Housing Stabilization department consists of its Survivor Housing program, which works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking to identify and place survivors into transitional and long-term housing; its Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program, which provides comprehensive support to families with children at risk or experiencing homelessness, delivering services to families residing at the Hazel Ying Lee & The Ellington apartments;

and its New Arrivals Housing program, which identifies and places newly arrived refugee families into transitional and long-term housing. Together, these programs are comprised of teams of Housing Specialists who help clients with emergencies and stabilized housing solutions; case management; strengthening self-sufficiency; linkages to education and employment opportunities; assistance with accessing grants or other community resources; transportation; and navigating housing issues.

The Survivor Housing Advocate II for IRCO’s Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program is responsible for delivery of housing-related support and services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking. This role provides case management and resource connection to survivors in the EHV program. The Housing Advocate utilizes a survivor-centered, strengths-based, empowerment model to cultivate trust, establish and promote trauma-informed communication, provide advocacy, direct services and support, and case management that facilitates, encourages, and assists clients to reach their goals.

The Housing Advocate utilizes their experience in the sector to enhance and improve programming, facilitate working groups, and is sometimes called upon to mentor less experienced staff members.

ADVOCACY & CASE MANAGEMENT:

• Possess and apply an impeccable degree of confidentiality and utilize knowledge of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) laws about confidentiality, disclosures, and releases of information
• Collaborate with Multnomah County Housing Services Department (HSD), Home Forward, and partners to support participants referred to in the EHV program.
• Conduct eligibility screening, barrier and needs assessments, and referral to appropriate services/agencies as necessary.
• Coordinate closely with Home Forward case managers to support and advocate for participants moving through the process of attaining housing.
• Provide trauma-informed advocacy through referral process and transition into the housing program from internal and external direct service providers.
• Work with up to 30 clients; collaboratively develop plans for safety, health and wellness, employment and educational placements, and other appropriate services as driven by survivor priorities and goals.
• Assist participants in obtaining basic essential household items to set up their new rentals, while abiding program procedures, budgets, and financial processes.
• Provide or secure interpretation, translation, and accessibility services.

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