DVSA Advocate II — Refugee & Immigrant Safety

Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k match

Paid time off (PTO)

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is seeking a RIFS DVSA Advocate 2 in Portland, Oregon. This full-time role with a hybrid schedule focuses on supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse within immigrant and refugee communities.

Responsibilities include trauma-informed advocacy, case management, and community outreach. A 40-hour DV Advocate Certification is required within 10 business days, with English required and bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in confidential advocacy for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault; building community partnerships; providing supportive services in immigrant/refugee communities.
• Must complete 40-hour Oregon DV Advocate Certification within 10 working days of hire.
• Oral and written communication skills commensurate with role needs.
• Ability to develop healthy boundaries with clients.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Teams, and various software packages.
• Availability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities for job tasks.
• Ability to interact with clients and colleagues in a trauma-informed manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential client files and records of service provision; complete data entry and other administrative tasks within timelines.
• Provide trauma-informed advocacy throughout referral process and transition into the program from internal and external direct service providers.
• Manage increased caseloads, assisting in safety and stability, health and wellness, immigration and legal services, employment and educational placements, and accessing services.
• Provide or secure interpretation, translation, and accessibility services.
• Navigate risk assessment with survivors and provide safety planning, crisis intervention, emergency shelters and motels, and mental health services as needed.
• Engage in outreach opportunities, representing IRCO RIFS at community events.
• Cover at Gateway Center for light touch navigation when needed.
• Mentor and train less experienced staff (Advocates I).

Skills

Confidential advocacy

DV/SA survivor services

Community partnerships

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Evening/weekend availability

Healthy boundaries

Client data management

Education

40-hour Oregon Domestic Violence Certified Advocate Certification

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is seeking a RIFS DVSA Advocate 2 in Portland, Oregon. This full-time role with a hybrid schedule focuses on supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse within immigrant and refugee communities.

Responsibilities include trauma-informed advocacy, case management, and community outreach. A 40-hour DV Advocate Certification is required within 10 business days, with English required and bilingual preferred.