Mobile Response SA Sexual Advocate

Become A Part of the El Programa Hispano Catòlico Team!

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years our mission has been to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine roots culture and community. This mission which is at the heart of everything we do has allowed us to respond to local needs by addressing the social determinants of health. We achieve this through our program areas: Housing Economic Sustainability Education Community Wellness and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. Today EPHC serves more than 30000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members the majority of whom are bilingual and over 93% are bicultural.

Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Across our programs and services staff of all faiths-or none-work within our framework of respect for our mission the dignity of the human person and the common good.

To learn more about EPHC visit our website at

Benefits:

• Vacation & Sick Time Benefits
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 90% employer-paid health insurance with buy-up options
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Access to our Retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Bonus Wellness Days
• Continuous Growth and Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make a positive impact

About The Role:

The Mobile Sexual Assault Response Advocate will provide on-site crisis intervention services within Multnomah County to include advocacy access to emergency medical services assistance with interacting with law enforcement and within the criminal justice system if needed. Advocate will also provide crisis response to other agencies within Multnomah County who do not have access to other sexual assault services. Advocate may assist with safety plans protective orders housing stabilization and other resources. The Mobile SA Advocate will provide services to survivors of all ages.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Respond to requests for on-site advocacy by local hospitals clinics law enforcement agencies homeless shelters schools and other non DVSA community providers seeking support for SA survivors within Multnomah County. After hours and weekend availability may be required.
• Provide crisis counseling advocacy access to emergency medical services to address short- and long-term effects of sexual trauma and assist survivors with developing a safety plan.
• Advocate with and for survivors as appropriate to create an individualized case plan. Advocacy may include assistance with protective orders assistance filing Crime Victims Compensation filing police reports obtaining safe housing connection to legal resources and obtaining other services as needed.
• Assess survivor needs/issues and determine appropriate plan of action for resolution.
• Advocate will help increase services to underserved and marginalized communities in Multnomah County through participation in community outreach events.
• Maintain assigned caseload of survivors of sexual assault including case plan development regular and ongoing contact with the participant and all other relevant documentation.
• Participate in community meetings with other social service organizations to promote the agency as an identifiable resource for Latine survivors of sexual assault and maintain timely and cooperative contact with outside agencies.
• Participate in various team projects including team meetings coordination and implementation of pertinent activities.
• Support the organization in maintenance of updated resource materials for participant needs.
• Assist with information and referral short-term and long-term intervention as appropriate to help participants gain greater access to services.
• Maintain documentation consistent with El Programa Hispano Catolicos Social Service Delivery Procedures and other applicable standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be bilingual (Spanish/English) and bi-culturally competent.
• Ability to communicate concisely and effectively both verbally and in writing in Spanish and English.
• Bachelors degree in social services field or 2 years of experience providing case management and intervention services preferably with survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence preferred.
• Knowledge of local Latine community issues as they relate to domestic/sexual violence.
• 40-hour DV/SA Advocacy training to be completed within 1st month of hire.
• Data entry and database management experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in all programs of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.
• High attention to detail required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in team setting as well as independently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which could include some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to support organizational and program specific mission and goals.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Position will require some travel in the Tri-County area. Must have drivers license access to vehicle and ability to obtain automobile insurance at levels required by agency (100/300/100).
• Successful completion of civil criminal and/or motor vehicle background checks.

Compensation: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience.

Location & Typical Working Conditions: EPHC strives to provide a balanced work-life schedule through our innovative 4-day workweek. We believe in maximizing productivity and employee well-being by providing an extra day each week for you to recharge and enjoy personal pursuits if you successfully complete your work in that timeframe.

This is a hybrid work position with the majority of the work performed out in the community including travel to local area hospitals withing the Tri-County area (Multnomah Clackamas Washington).

To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to El Programa Hispanos online application at IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

El Programa Hispano Catolico is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPHC does not discriminate based on race color gender disability veteran military status religion age creed national origin sexual identity or expression sexual orientation marital status genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local state or federal law.