Domestic Violence Advocate

Domestic Violence Advocate Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Spanish Intake Safety planning Sanitation English Bachelor's degree Financial record maintenance Cleaning Passenger pickup and drop-off 1 year Referral coordination Patient transport Entry level Community resource coordination

Full Job Description Compensation:

$25/Hour 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.

Date posted:

04/02/2026 What You'll Do 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. Who You Are 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. 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) Share Your Qualifications To express your interest in this position, follow these steps: Prepare your resume and cover letter highlighting your qualifications. Upload your resume and cover letter in DOC, DOCX, PDF, or TXT format