Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DV/SA) Advocate 1
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DV/SA) Advocate 1
Position:
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DV/SA) Advocate 1
Job Class/Grade:
Specialist 1 / Grade 8
Wage:
Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience
Locations:
IRCO Main Office, 10301 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220 (Hybrid schedule)
FTE/Status:
1.0 FTE, Full-Time with Benefits, Temporary (Limited Duration: January – June 30, 2026)
Program(s):
Refugee & Immigrant Family Strengthening (RIFS)
Sector:
Survivor Services
Overview The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a nonprofit established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve, and empower refugees, immigrants, and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Learn more at www.irco.org.
Program Summary The Refugee & Immigrant Family Strengthening (RIFS) program was launched in 1998 to support immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. RIFS offers safety planning, crisis intervention, housing solutions, case management, interpretation, translation, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, transportation, immigration assistance, prevention education, and outreach.
Position Summary DV/SA Advocates provide survivor-centered, strengths-based, empowerment services to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Responsibilities include advocacy, direct services, case management, and coordination with multidisciplinary partners to help clients reach their goals.
Essential Functions
Adhere to program, agency, and federal legal policies on client confidentiality.
Implement a survivor-centered, strengths-based, trauma-informed empowerment model.
Collaborate with internal and external service providers to identify survivors and cases affected by domestic violence.
Assess potential participants for eligibility, conduct intake sessions and eligibility screening for other services.
Navigate risk assessment alongside survivors and provide immediate and ongoing safety planning.
Develop a case management plan for each participant, provide short-term crisis intervention, long-term housing stability, restraining and stalking order assistance, peer supports, mental health referrals, employment assistance, and other needed services.
Assist participants in navigating and accessing appropriate services and follow through on referrals.
Advocate and coordinate with service providers, attorneys, law enforcement, the legal system, other Advocates, and management.
Access family legal services and obtain protective orders as necessary.
Make referrals to legal immigration services; assist participants with documents, evidence, support letters, and law-enforcement clearance.
Provide or secure interpretation, translation, and accessibility services.
Maintain confidential participant files, including records of intakes, case management plans, and all contacts and referrals.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality of participants’ identifying information, meeting VAWA minimum standards.
Complete data entry, case notes, client file updates, reports, and all other administrative tasks within given timelines.
Be prepared to travel to hospitals and mental health sites to support sexual- assault survivors.
Offer survivors clear and direct options concerning confidentiality, medical exams, community resources, and next steps; liaise with medical staff if needed.
Secondary Functions
Perform outreach and educational activities within immigrant and refugee communities and local service providers.
Actively participate in relevant network meetings, internal IRCO meetings, and community engagement events and presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements Education & Experience:
High school diploma required; some college coursework preferred.
Experience in advocacy and/or nonprofit required.
40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate certification within 10 working days of hire.
Fluency in English.
Experience with Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Background check required.
Valid driver’s license and current auto-insurance; full use of automobile during work hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong community-focused, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.
Effective verbal, written, and phone communication.
Ability to work in a multilingual, multibackground team.
Fluency in another language, preferably Spanish.
Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements:
Regular communication inside and outside the organization.
Creativity: need to redesign a single focus process or procedure.
Mental: tasks vary; must decide order of tasks.
Physical effort: minimal lifting, carrying or movement; some movement required.
Limited impact and influence on organization operations.
Work under close supervision; limited judgment or decision-making.
Plan ahead for supplies, equipment, resources.
Work environment: well protected, virtually no hazards.
Stable schedule; does not fluctuate.
Supervisory Responsibilities Positions at this level are not responsible for supervisory functions but may orient/train new employees or volunteers as needed.
What We Offer
Flexible working arrangements and schedule.
Amazing opportunity to work with people from around the world.
Work that helps your community.
3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year.
401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting.
3% match for student loans or college savings.
12 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
Medical & dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee and families; no deductibles.
Employer-Paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Required Engagement Engage fully in recommended professional development and other assigned or required training activities, including optional IRCO mission-based initiatives.
How to Apply
Complete the IRCO application in the Careers Portal: IRCO Careers.
Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position.
For questions, email jobs@irco.org.
Physical applications are accepted at IRCO’s main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to high volume, we will not contact applicants or return calls regarding applications.
Equal Opportunity Statement IRCO is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the ADA and state disability laws.
Salary Description Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Temporary
Job Function Other
Industries Non-profit Organizations
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Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DV/SA) Advocate 1
Job Class/Grade:
Specialist 1 / Grade 8
Wage:
Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience
Locations:
IRCO Main Office, 10301 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220 (Hybrid schedule)
FTE/Status:
1.0 FTE, Full-Time with Benefits, Temporary (Limited Duration: January – June 30, 2026)
Program(s):
Refugee & Immigrant Family Strengthening (RIFS)
Sector:
Survivor Services
Overview The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a nonprofit established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve, and empower refugees, immigrants, and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Learn more at www.irco.org.
Program Summary The Refugee & Immigrant Family Strengthening (RIFS) program was launched in 1998 to support immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. RIFS offers safety planning, crisis intervention, housing solutions, case management, interpretation, translation, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, transportation, immigration assistance, prevention education, and outreach.
Position Summary DV/SA Advocates provide survivor-centered, strengths-based, empowerment services to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Responsibilities include advocacy, direct services, case management, and coordination with multidisciplinary partners to help clients reach their goals.
Essential Functions
Adhere to program, agency, and federal legal policies on client confidentiality.
Implement a survivor-centered, strengths-based, trauma-informed empowerment model.
Collaborate with internal and external service providers to identify survivors and cases affected by domestic violence.
Assess potential participants for eligibility, conduct intake sessions and eligibility screening for other services.
Navigate risk assessment alongside survivors and provide immediate and ongoing safety planning.
Develop a case management plan for each participant, provide short-term crisis intervention, long-term housing stability, restraining and stalking order assistance, peer supports, mental health referrals, employment assistance, and other needed services.
Assist participants in navigating and accessing appropriate services and follow through on referrals.
Advocate and coordinate with service providers, attorneys, law enforcement, the legal system, other Advocates, and management.
Access family legal services and obtain protective orders as necessary.
Make referrals to legal immigration services; assist participants with documents, evidence, support letters, and law-enforcement clearance.
Provide or secure interpretation, translation, and accessibility services.
Maintain confidential participant files, including records of intakes, case management plans, and all contacts and referrals.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality of participants’ identifying information, meeting VAWA minimum standards.
Complete data entry, case notes, client file updates, reports, and all other administrative tasks within given timelines.
Be prepared to travel to hospitals and mental health sites to support sexual- assault survivors.
Offer survivors clear and direct options concerning confidentiality, medical exams, community resources, and next steps; liaise with medical staff if needed.
Secondary Functions
Perform outreach and educational activities within immigrant and refugee communities and local service providers.
Actively participate in relevant network meetings, internal IRCO meetings, and community engagement events and presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements Education & Experience:
High school diploma required; some college coursework preferred.
Experience in advocacy and/or nonprofit required.
40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate certification within 10 working days of hire.
Fluency in English.
Experience with Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Background check required.
Valid driver’s license and current auto-insurance; full use of automobile during work hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong community-focused, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.
Effective verbal, written, and phone communication.
Ability to work in a multilingual, multibackground team.
Fluency in another language, preferably Spanish.
Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements:
Regular communication inside and outside the organization.
Creativity: need to redesign a single focus process or procedure.
Mental: tasks vary; must decide order of tasks.
Physical effort: minimal lifting, carrying or movement; some movement required.
Limited impact and influence on organization operations.
Work under close supervision; limited judgment or decision-making.
Plan ahead for supplies, equipment, resources.
Work environment: well protected, virtually no hazards.
Stable schedule; does not fluctuate.
Supervisory Responsibilities Positions at this level are not responsible for supervisory functions but may orient/train new employees or volunteers as needed.
What We Offer
Flexible working arrangements and schedule.
Amazing opportunity to work with people from around the world.
Work that helps your community.
3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year.
401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting.
3% match for student loans or college savings.
12 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
Medical & dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee and families; no deductibles.
Employer-Paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Required Engagement Engage fully in recommended professional development and other assigned or required training activities, including optional IRCO mission-based initiatives.
How to Apply
Complete the IRCO application in the Careers Portal: IRCO Careers.
Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position.
For questions, email jobs@irco.org.
Physical applications are accepted at IRCO’s main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to high volume, we will not contact applicants or return calls regarding applications.
Equal Opportunity Statement IRCO is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the ADA and state disability laws.
Salary Description Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Temporary
Job Function Other
Industries Non-profit Organizations
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