DVERT Victim Advocate

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