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DVERT Victim Advocate
Multnomah County - Portland, OR
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team Advocate at Multnomah County is responsible for providing trauma-informed advocacy and strength-based case management services to survivors of domestic violence who are at high risk for lethality or severe recidivism. This role involves collaboration with law enforcement and participation in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive support to survivors and their families, while also holding perpetrators accountable.
Responsibilities
- Crisis response and advocacy that is trauma informed and survivor led
- Follow-up safety planning and support
- Outreach and community education
- Participation in meetings, training and case staffing
- Reporting and documentation of statistics and other information
Requirements
- Associate's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice or a related field
- 1 to 4 years of experience in direct service to clients harmed by domestic violence
- Completion of the 40-Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training from the State of Oregon or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to pass a criminal background check with Multnomah County and an additional in-depth background check with the Portland Police Bureau
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of principles and practices of crisis intervention
- Knowledge of lethality indicators and safety planning
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
- Knowledge of criminal and civil legal systems
- Ability to collaborate and build relationships to achieve positive work outcomes
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Defined benefit pension after five years of vesting
- Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military)
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
- Access to a free annual Trimet bus pass
- Access to wellness resources
