Job Opportunities

Open Positions: Victim Service Advocate

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STATUS:                    One Part-time advocate position

SALARY:                   $17.00/hour starting wage; 100% employer-paid medical, dental, & vision insurance; optional retirement plan, generous vacation, holiday, and wellness leave.

HOURS:                   30 hours per week, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm M-F.  

SUPERVISOR:          Program Coordinator

OBJECTIVE:             To provide short-term crisis intervention, assessment, safety planning, and referrals to other organizations for domestic violence survivors and their children on-site.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please visit our website at www.ivsha.org and/or our Facebook page to become familiar with our mission and programs. Only applications that include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references will be considered. Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply. No experience necessary.

Send your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to alliance@ivsha.org.  You can also visit the office at 103 South Kerby Ave, Cave Junction, OR, 97523. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  We will contact qualified candidates as applications are submitted to schedule the first round of interviews.  The position will remain open until filled. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Direct Services include, but are not limited to: crisis intervention, safety planning, peer counseling, support groups, advocacy with or on behalf of victims with the criminal justice system or other service providers, assistance with obtaining protection orders, referrals to community resources. Direct services include in-person and phone contacts, with or on behalf of survivors.

Maintain Statistics include, but are not limited to: client name, address, phone number, age; abuser’s name, address, phone number, and history of abuse; services provided; services unavailable; contacts per month; community awareness and prevention activities; training hours and topics; and outreach activities.

Administrative Duties include development and maintenance of adequate assessment tools and forms to perform necessary services, tracking and program evaluation; develop working relationships with partner agencies; develop resources to serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault; and other duties as assigned.

Community Awareness and Prevention Activities include participation in the development and implementation of semi–annual community awareness campaigns, prevention activities with youth and adults, presenting community awareness presentations, and attending community meetings as assigned.

Outreach to Underserved Populations includes participation in the development and implementation of an annual plan to identify and serve underserved populations; and participationin outreach activities.

Plus other duties as assigned which support the overall organization

Supervisory Responsibilities: Advocate may provide job shadowing/training to other employees or volunteers after sufficient training.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed in this job description.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The candidate must have experience with computers.  The candidate must be able to work effectively in a nonprofit environment, work independently and with others, maintain confidentiality, and be able to work in a busy office with interruptions and multiple priorities. Some evening and rotating weekend work may be required, including the responsibility of the 24-hour crisis line.  Candidate must be willing and able to travel. The successful candidate must embrace the mission, values, and philosophy of the organization.

The candidate will be supported by the organization to actively pursue needed training and is expected to fulfill the minimum requirements within six months.

Education and/or Experience: Candidates with training or experience in intimate partner violence issues or crisis intervention are encouraged to apply, but experience is not required. 

Language Skills: Candidate must be able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, including occasional public presentations.  Bilingual and/or bi-cultural candidates are encouraged to apply.

Statement of Confidentiality: Candidate must agree, in writing, to maintain confidentiality of clients, staff, and agency at all times.

Criminal History Background Check Required: Candidate must consent to a criminal history background check.  A conviction will not automatically bar employment.

Compliance with Policies: Candidate must comply with all Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance policies, procedures, and safety regulations as communicated in writing and verbally by their supervisor.

Statement of Equity and Inclusion:

The Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance believes in the right of all people to live their lives without fear, abuse, oppression, and violence.

We believe that all people are created equal, and together we work to make that a reality in our world. We appreciate the diversity made possible by race, ethnicity, gender identity, and ancestry, place of origin, color, citizenship, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, political affiliation, and ability. This means we work to end all oppressions. We examine and improve practices, policies, and protocols on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with this statement. Our to end intimate-partner violence through intervention, prevention, education, and community engagement.

To apply, send a cover letter, up to date resume, and three professional references to alliance@ivsha.org

To apply, drop off your resume, cover letter, and three professional references at 103 South Kerby Ave, Cave Junction, OR.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.