Domestic Violence Survivor Advocate

Become A Part of the El Programa Hispano Catòlico Team!

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years, our mission has been to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine roots, culture, and community. This mission, which is at the heart of everything we do, has allowed us to respond to local needs by addressing the social determinants of health. We achieve this through our program areas: Housing, Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness, and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. Today, EPHC serves more than 30,000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members, the majority of whom are bilingual, and over 93% are bicultural.

Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Across our programs and services, staff of all faiths-or none-work within our framework of respect for our mission, the dignity of the human person, and the common good.

To learn more about EPHC, visit our website at https://elprograma.org/

Benefits:

• Vacation & Sick Time Benefits
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 90% employer-paid health insurance with buy-up options
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Access to our Retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Bonus Wellness Days
• Continuous Growth and Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make a positive impact

About The Role:

UNICA is a program within El Programa Hispano Católico that provides prevention and intervention services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. The goal of the program is to provide support, advocacy, and opportunity for self-empowerment that enables survivors to exercise free and informed life choices. UNICA is home to the first 24-hour DV/SA Spanish language Crisis Line offered in the state of Oregon.

This is a bilingual Domestic Violence Survivor Advocate position that will provide short term (approximately 3-6 months) crisis case management, safety planning, and resource navigation to DV survivors that are referred to UNICA through our 24/7 UNICA Crisis Line and other community partners. The advocate will support with coordination and facilitation of support groups and conducts community outreach to reach Latine survivors of domestic violence. This position requires a strong anti-oppression and social justice lens.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy, housing advocacy (SSA’s) and related support services to Latine survivors of domestic violence.
• Provide information and referrals to survivors and work with internal and external service providers to support survivor needs.
• Assess domestic violence survivors needs/strengths to develop service plan with appropriate action steps.
• Advocate for Latine survivors with outside agencies and government systems (i.e. Courts, Social Security, Immigration, DHS, and others as needed).
• Participate in community meetings with other social service organizations to promote the agency as an identifiable resource for Latine survivors of domestic violence and maintain timely and cooperative contact with outside agencies.
• Participate in various team projects including team meetings, project coordination and implementation of pertinent activities such as 40 Hr. DV/SA workshops.
• Support the organization and maintenance of updated resource materials for survivors of domestic violence.
• Maintain an active caseload of 12-15 domestic violence survivors with required documentation according to agency and contractual standards.
• Facilitate domestic violence support groups and deliver educational training programs and workshops for the community.
• Weekly 4-hour Crisis Line shift with occasional back up coverage as necessary.
• Occasional back-up shifts at Gateway Center as assigned by manager.
• Maintain confidential participant files in database/s and compliance with HIPAA, El Programa Hispano Católico, and funder policies and procedures.
• Adherence to El Programa Hispano Catolico policies and procedures, including privacy and confidentiality requirements as set for by the Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA).
• Perform other duties as assigned by Urgent Services Coordinator and/or UNICA Director.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be bilingual (Spanish/English) and bi-culturally competent.
• Ability to communicate concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing in Spanish and English.
• Two years case management/crisis line experience required, preferably with survivors of sexual assault.
• Knowledge of local Latine community issues as they relate to domestic/sexual violence.
• 40 hour DV/SA Advocacy training to be completed within 1st month of hire.
• Data entry and database management experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in all programs of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner. High attention to detail required.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in team setting, as well as independently; be flexible and adapt well to different dynamics in a fast paced work environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which could include some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to support organizational and program specific mission and goals.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Position will require some travel in the Tri-County area. Must have driver’s license, access to vehicle and ability to obtain automobile insurance at levels required by agency (100/300/100).
• Ability to pass a background check, including finger printing and local and national registry checks upon hire, and every 5 years.

Compensation: $24.00-$26.00 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience.

Location & Typical Working Conditions:

Most of the work performed in this position will be done out in the community meeting with survivors where they feel safe or accompanying survivors to needed services. There are times that work can be done remotely from home; however, most work is done in the office. On-site work is located at EPHC's offices in Gresham, OR. Job duties may require occasional travel, and evening and weekend work depending on project deadlines.

EPHC strives to provide a balanced work-life schedule through our innovative 4-day work week. We believe in maximizing productivity and employee well-being by providing an extra day each week for you to recharge and enjoy personal pursuits if you successfully complete your work in that timeframe

TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to El Programa Hispano's online application at www.elprograma.org/careers

EPHC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

El Programa Hispano Catolico is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPHC does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.