Relief Advocate - $20.94+
Company: Volunteers of America Oregon
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Close Date: 1/27/23 Uploading a resume and cover letter
to your application is required to be considered for this
opportunity. Volunteers of America Oregon is seeking a Relief
Advocate to join us in our initiatives to promote safer, more
equitable communities while empowering and supporting survivors of
domestic and sexual violence.Home Free has been providing advocacy,
resources, and support services to survivors of domestic and sexual
violence in the Portland area for over 50 years. Gender-inclusive
and culturally responsive services offered by Home Free include
crisis support, safety planning, housing, and advocacy in legal,
healthcare, and community settings. Members of our team mobilize
compassion, skillfulness, creativity, and resources to empower over
5,000 survivors annually to weave together options to open
life-changing pathways towards safety and self-determination.The
Relief Advocate provides services on our Emergency Services and
Restraining Order hotline remotely, and in Multnomah County
Courthouse to survivors seeking protective orders. Courthouse
services include accompanying survivors to court hearings and being
available to court staff for consultation. Additional services
include providing emotional support, safety and stabilization
assessment, safety planning, advocacy, and system navigation for
domestic violence survivors on a short-term and ongoing
basis.Compensation: $20.94 - $27.92/hour, and there is 1.5%
bilingual differential, (Depends on Experience and/or
Certifications). This is a relief staff position based on program
needs. Oregon Sick Time is offered as accrued.Education, Training &
Experience:Bachelors degree in social work, womens/gender studies
or a related field preferred. Associates degree and one year of
related experience OR high School diploma/GED and two years of
relevant experience or lived experience of domestic and/or sexual
violence may be substituted in lieu of 4-year degree.This position
requires experience or willingness to learn in the following areas:
networking and building community partnerships, and provision of
supportive services, especially within vulnerable and disadvantaged
communities.Knowledge of legal, law enforcement and
cross-disciplinary response to domestic violence, sexual assault,
and stalking.Competencies:Excellent communication, collaboration,
and community networking skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office
Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).Enthusiasm for working with
individuals of diverse identities, building bridges, and
collaborating with a wide array of community partners including
governmental and other non-profit agenciesComfort and skillfulness
discussing topics related to domestic and sexual violence, healthy
relationships, trauma, and contending with oppressive systemic
factors which contribute to the ongoing prevalence of domestic and
sexual violence with various entities.Ability to be self-directed,
multitask, pivot effectively to fulfill the various aspects of the
role, be flexible, prioritize daily workload, and operate calmly
amidst stressful circumstances.An understanding and passion for
continued learning around the root causes of domestic and sexual
violence, and how injustices intersect based on race, gender
identity, sexual orientation, and ability.The desire and ability to
promote an anti-racist, inclusive, and culturally diverse and
culturally responsive environment.The ability to relate
respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds and ages, and to
utilize equitable and trauma-informed practices.Awareness of your
own personal and/or positional privilege and
power.Bilingual/Bicultural preferred, but not required.Additional
Eligibility Requirements:Ability to pass a background check.Ability
to travel around the Portland Metro area for job-related
activities.Completion of 40-hour domestic and sexual violence
advocacy training, or equivalent to be approved by the Program
Director OR expectation that training will be completed within
first six months of employment (provided internally).Completion of
Assertive Engagement (AE) training, OR expectation that training
will be completed after employment (provided internally).COVID-19
Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health and safety of VOA
Oregon clients and employees and to be compliant with local, state,
and federal mandates, VOA Oregon requires employees to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or
religious exception as a qualification of employment. Candidates
who receive an offer of employment must provide proof of
vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their
start date.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Assist in the
provision of effective participant services in compliance with
Volunteer of America Oregon's policies and procedures, licensing
and certification regulations and funding source
requirements.Provide direct support to survivors of domestic and
sexual violence to include systems navigation, needs assessments,
linkages to community resources, danger assessments and safety
planning, and other services as needed.Provide assistance with
systems navigation, safety planning, advocacy, emergency housing,
and other services as needed.Provide culturally responsive economic
empowerment assistance and supportive services and connect
participants with culturally specific community services and
supports.Work collaboratively with a co-advocacy model with case
managers across Home Free programming, providing education and
co-case management support as needed.Maintain records of services
provided, create reports and calculate statistics as required by
Home Free funders.Utilize client assistance to support survivors
with transportation needs, debt reduction, and housing
assistance.Process and maintain records for invoicing, including
making copies or pertinent paperwork, file in appropriate
foldersPick up/Drop off for various locations around the Portland
Metro area as needed.Provide culturally responsive legal and court
assistance and supportive services.Provide direct support to
survivors of domestic and sexual violence to include systems
navigation and court accompanimentMaintain positive working
relationships with Multnomah County Court staff and judges, Family
Court Services, Multnomah County Sheriffs Office, District
Attorneys office, community groups, social service agencies, and
other partners.Provide information about crime victim rights,
protective orders, prosecution, and family law legal
options.Provide petitioners with logistical information on civil
legal remedies, civil and criminal justice systems, appropriate
community resources, and the dynamics of domestic and sexual
violence.Adherence to Home Frees Ethical Communication policies and
procedures.Other Responsibilities:Represent VOA Oregon Home Free at
community meetings and events.Attend trainings as required.Perform
other duties as assigned by supervisor.Supervisory Responsibility:
Position is not responsible for supervision of other employees.Work
Environment: Travel around the Portland Metro Arrive for
home/community visits and items drop off as needed. Access to Home
Free office space is optional, outside of when needed, and the
remainder of work will be performed remotely on a laptop and
smartphone provided by VOA Oregon. Due to COVID-19, the
requirements of this position are subject to change to full-time
remote, returning to the office environment full-time, or
alternating office and remote work. These decisions will be based
on operational needs and guidance from State and local
officials.Schedule: This is a relief staff position, up to 19
hours/week.Volunteers of America Oregon is an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, national
origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status,
disability any other category protected by federal, state or local
law.
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