DCJ - Victim and Survivor Services Internship
DCJ - Victim and Survivor Services Internship
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$15.95 $30.00 HourlyDepartment:
Department of Community Justice (DCJ)Job Type:
InternExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 15 2025
The Opportunity:
Victim and Survivor Services Internship
College to County Internship 2025 Department of Community Justice
Pay Rate: $24 per hour
Job Type: Temporary College Intern
Duration: Summer 2025 Starting in June 12 weeks
Hours: 20 40 hours a week
Telework: Hybrid. This hybrid team works remotely with some inperson trainings meetings and duties. Onboarding includes shadowing an Advocate in person for the fullday. After training Interns can expect to work remotely at least 12 days per week increasing after the first month.
Building Physical Location: Varies. Most in person work will be at:
Juvenile Justice Complex 1401 NE 68th Ave Portland OR 97213
East DCJ Campus 1245 SE 122nd Ave Portland OR 97233
Occasional work at:
Mead building 421 SW 5th Ave Portland OR 97204
Central Courthouse 1200 SW 1st Ave Portland OR 97204.
Does This Position Require Driving a County Vehicle If so please explain why and frequency: No
TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required.
Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website.
What Does Victim and Survivor Services (VSS) at the Department of Community Justice (DCJ) Do
The Department of Community Justice provides supervision for adults and youth in Multnomah County. Victim and Survivor Services (VSS) supports people harmed by individuals under DCJ supervision. VSS offers advocacy emotional support safety planning and navigation of the justice system guided by survivorled traumainformed and equity values. VSS also provides case notifications supports victim rights and works to improve DCJ to better support survivors.
Internship Description & Responsibilities:
Complete advocacy training
Shadow Advocates
Make outreach calls to listed victims in cases starting supervision with DCJ
Call or text listed victims to notify them of court hearings or other critical events
Participate in staff meetings
Learning Outcomes:
Learn basic advocacy tenets (empowerment model traumainformed care harm reduction countering oppression etc.
Gain experience working directly with people who have experienced abuse and violence
Gain a basic understanding of the criminal justice system and victim rights
Learn about dynamics of violence and oppression and strategies for healing and dismantling oppression
Minimum Qualifications and Education :
Candidates should have completed one year of or are enrolled in a college/university academic institution.
College to County Program Eligibility Website
Ability to promote a culture of respect inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives backgrounds and values Link to Equity and Empowerment Lens
Interest in the criminal justice system or victim/survivor advocacy.
Good communicator including the ability to write clearly accurately and succinctly.
Ability to learn the department computer system; computer literate in word processing and Google Suite.
Ability to both follow directions and work independently.
Willing and able to listen nonjudgmentally and support decisions that others make about their life.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions
Recruiter:
Cole WhitehurstEmail:
Phone:
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
8007 College InternRequired Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
