Primary Advocate; w​/Focus

West Women's Shelter
Salvation Army
Portland, OR 97220, USA

• Travel Required:
  
  Yes

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 06.25.2026

Hourly Wage: $27.00 - $29.00 DOE

Status:
Non-Exempt / Full Time

Number of Positions: 2

Department:
West Women’s and Children’s Shelter

Position Title:
Primary Advocate (w/Housing Focus)

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

West Women’s Mission Statement:

We create a safe nurturing environment for survivors to realize their potential for healing and growth as we work together to end domestic violence.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply in person go to 6655 NE 82nd Ave., Portland, OR 97220. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Barbara Dupaix aixvationarmy.org or call . Ms. Dupaix is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact or email thq.reporting.linevationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and demands from residents.
• High level of problem‑solving skills.
• High level of patience.
• A genuine concern for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Must be willing to advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Utilize Microsoft Office 2010 or later software.
• Answer and use telephone system.
• Use networked computers and printers.
• Send and receive from a fax machine.
• Use a photocopier and scanner.
• Motor vehicle experience as needed.
• Utilize and understand reporting databases (such as Service Point, Osnium, MS Excel).

Establish and maintain advocacy relationships with participants in the Emergency Shelter program. This is done by performing screening, intake, advocacy, and case‑management duties in accordance with the domestic violence coordinated access system for shelter access and housing placement for survivors.

Case Load will be reduced for housing‑focused needs of program clients.

• Provide advocacy, supportive services, and case management to participants applying the assertive engagement and trauma‑informed care model.
• Identify and make connections with resources which assist in participants’ increased safety, self‑sufficiency, and housing stability.
• Maintain ongoing professional relationship in all interpersonal contacts (note confidentiality and professional guidelines requirements).
• Facilitate the screening and intake process with emergency shelter residents in accordance with the DV coordinated access system.
• Complete Safety and Stabilization Assessments as necessary and log SSAs into reporting portal.
• Develop weekly case‑management plans with participants with the goal of increased safety, self‑sufficiency, and housing stability.
• Maintain participant files with appropriate forms and information.
• Close out files within 2 weeks of exit date and provide completed file to Supervisor.
• Update all Service Point data for each participant by the 5th of the month.
• Complete check requests with necessary documentation utilizing available client assistance funds.
• Create a safety plan with each client responding to their unique needs.
• Log pertinent information in a timely fashion.
• Meet regularly with each participant.
• Facilitate “network” meetings as applicable to participant’s needs.
• Provide advocacy to assist in each participant’s housing placement.
• Administer client/rental assistance as it is available to increase safety and…