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Job Description
On-call Domestic Violence Advocate (Part-time) Northwest Family Services - 3.9 Milwaukie, OR Job Details Part-time $24 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Spanish Passenger vehicle Intake Caregiving English Domestic violence situation handling Working with survivors of violence Bachelor's degree Domestic violence prevention services
Full Job Description Date:
06/23/26
Title:
On-call DV Advocate (Part-time) Salary range: $24/hr Mondays, Tuesday, and Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. Work holidays, evenings and occasional weekends Provide trauma-informed, culturally specific support for women and their children as they enter, stay, and exit the domestic violence shelter program. Responsible for modeling an environment of accountability, respect, and trauma-informed care. Primary Responsibilities Using a trauma informed approach, provide stability for women, help them establish a safety plan, conduct a strengths and needs assessment, and identify the resources each woman needs to successfully live on her own after leaving the program. If there are children, work with the mother or caregiver to provide the necessary supports for the child(ren) such as early learning strategies and school attendance. Follow up with women in order to monitor progress on their goals. Conduct the initial intake to determine if a woman is appropriate for the Shelter program. Establish a safety and exit plan with the woman. Making appropriate referrals for clients such as employment, housing, health insurance, addiction treatment, and mental health. Transport clients to various social services such as DMV, vital records, medical appointments, Social Security, etc. Responsible for ethically managing and safeguarding financial resources entrusted to them such as payment cards, gift cards, credit cards, etc. Submit accurate documentation of financial resources in a timely manner. Contribute to the general cleanliness and upkeep of the living and storage spaces. This includes daily sanitization.
Education / Experience
Bilingual/bicultural English/Spanish required. At least one year of experience working in the domestic violence prevention and intervention field. Must have participated in at least 40 hours of authorized domestic violence training. A Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. Organizational Culture Northwest Family Services, through our mission, practices and the services we offer, are committed to the belief that all people deserve dignity and respect. As we serve our communities, we will continue to work together to listen, to learn, and to act to overcome historic values and structures that have led to discrimination and inequities. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where all staff are valued and given opportunity to grow and succeed equitably. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, primary language, ethnic background or socioeconomic status. NWFS pursues policies, strategies, and programs which promote cultural responsiveness in our daily work. We seek staff who share our vision and commitment to our communities. Supplemental Information Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment. This position requires the use of a personal vehicle and a minimum level of insurance coverage for that vehicle.
Minimum Coverage Amount:
• Personal liability insurance with $50,000 for bodily injury per person, with an aggregate of $100,000 per accident, or • $100,000 combined single limit (bodily injury and property damage combined)
Pay:
$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
