RIFS Domestic Violence​/Sexual Assault; DV​/SA Co- Advocate

Description

Job Type: Full-time

POSITION: RIFS Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DV/SA) Co‑Located Advocate 1

JOB CLASS: Specialist 1/Grade 8

Salary: Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience

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

LOCATIONS: Onsite at Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) – Co‑Located Office Multnomah County (Alberta Location)

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS
: 1 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): ODHS Co‑Located Advocate (CLA) / RIFS Program

SECTOR/DIVISION: Survivor Services/Community Safety and Wellbeing

REQUIREMENTS: English required, bilingual preferred;
Must possess a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a vehicle available during work hours;
Able to pass an extensive background check.

This announcement is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

The Refugee & Immigrant Family Strengthening (RIFS) program was launched by IRCO in 1998 in response to the large volume of immigrants and refugees coming to the Tri‑County area who were survivors of abuse. Newly arrived community members often did not know how or where to find services or resources and faced additional community, religious, or language barriers to obtaining such support.

RIFS is a community‑focused program that serves immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. A team of Advocates helps survivors with safety planning, crisis intervention, emergency and stabilized housing solutions, intensive bilingual case management, interpretation, translation services, building self‑sufficiency, accessing grants or other assistance funds, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, transportation, and immigration issues. RIFS also conducts prevention education and outreach in immigrant and refugee communities and beyond.

Co‑Located Advocates (CLAs) assist individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking. CLAs use a survivor‑centered, strengths‑based, empowerment model to cultivate trust, promote trauma‑informed communication, and provide advocacy, direct services, and support, as well as case management that facilitates, encourages, and assists clients to reach their goals.

• Adhere to program, agency, and federal legal policies on client confidentiality.
• Implement a survivor‑centered, strengths‑based, trauma‑informed empowerment model to help clients heal and achieve stability as driven by their priorities and goals.
• Work closely with Co‑Located Oregon DHS staff and RIFS colleagues to assist referred clients for domestic and sexual violence and self‑sufficiency support.
• Collaborate with local service providers to identify domestic and sexual violence cases and, once identified and a referral is received by IRCO, assess potential participants for eligibility, conduct intake sessions utilizing assessment and evaluation procedures and best practices, and conduct eligibility screening for other services.
• Navigate risk assessment alongside survivors and provide immediate and ongoing safety planning.
• Develop a case plan with each participant, provide short‑term crisis intervention for participants including, but not limited to, emergency shelters and motels; support for long‑term housing stability; assistance with restraining orders and stalking orders; mental health services; securing employment; and referrals for other relevant services.
• Assist participants in navigating and accessing appropriate services and follow through on referrals.
• Advocate and coordinate with service providers, attorneys, law enforcement, the legal system, other advocates, and RIFS management to serve the needs of clients.
• Access family legal services and obtain protective orders (restraining orders or stalking orders) for participants when necessary.
• Make referrals to legal immigration services; assist participants in gathering documents and evidence, write letters of support when requested, and obtain clearance from law enforcement.
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