Survivor Housing Advocate II

POSITION: Survivor Housing Advocate II

JOB CLASS/GRADE: Specialist 2/ Coordinator 1 Grade 7

WAGE: Starting at $52488 per year

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS: IRCO Main Office 10301 NE Glisan St. Portland OR 97220

and other IRCO Offices based in Portland or Beaverton

Hybrid Schedule

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: 1.0 FTE; Full-Time with Benefits; Regular

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

APPLY AT:

STATUS: Full-Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S): Survivor Housing

SECTOR: Housing Stabilization Sector

REQUIREMENTS: English fluency required; bilingual fluency preferred.

Familiarity with rapid rehousing or transitional housing is valuable.

Oregon Domestic Violence Certification within 10 days of hire.

Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Must possess a valid drivers license current auto insurance

and have full use of an automobile during work hours

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.

Program Summary
IRCOs Housing Stabilization department consists of its Survivor Housing program which works with survivors of domestic violence sexual assault and human trafficking to identify and place survivors into transitional and long-term housing; its Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program which provides comprehensive support to families with children at risk or experiencing homelessness delivering services to families residing at the Hazel Ying Lee & The Ellington apartments; and its New Arrivals Housing program which identifies and places newly arrived refugee families into transitional and long-term housing. Together these programs are comprised of teams of Housing Specialists who help clients with emergencies and stabilized housing solutions; case management; strengthening self-sufficiency; linkages to education and employment opportunities; assistance with accessing grants or other community resources; transportation; and navigating housing issues.

Position Summary
The Survivor Housing Advocate II for IRCOs Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program is responsible for delivery of housing-related support and services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking. This role provides case management and resource connection to survivors in the EHV program. The Housing Advocate utilizes a survivor-centered strengths-based empowerment model to cultivate trust establish and promote trauma-informed communication provide advocacy direct services and support and case management that facilitates encourages and assists clients to reach their goals. The Housing Advocate utilizes their experience in the sector to enhance and improve programming facilitate working groups and is sometimes called upon to mentor less experienced staff members.

Essential Functions

ADVOCACY & CASE MANAGEMENT:

• Possess and apply an impeccable degree of confidentiality and utilize knowledge of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) laws about confidentiality disclosures and releases of information
• Collaborate with Multnomah County Housing Services Department (HSD) HomeForward and partners to support participants referred to in the EHV program.
• Conduct eligibility screening barrier and needs assessments and referral to appropriate services/agencies as necessary.
• Coordinate closely with HomeForward case managers to support and advocate for participants moving through the process of attaining housing.
• Provide trauma-informed advocacy through referral process and transition into the housing program from internal and external direct service providers.
• Work with up to 30 clients; collaboratively develop plans for safety health and wellness employment and educational placements and other appropriate services as driven by survivor priorities and goals.
• Assist participants in obtaining basic essential household items to set up their new rentals while abiding program procedures budgets and financial processes.
• Provide or secure interpretation translation and accessibility services.

HOUSING & FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT:

• Continuouslycontribute to the Housing Teams network resource of new and existingprivate landlords property managers and other housing options to ensureproper housing for survivors.
• Identifyprospective safe affordable housing sites and establish relationships withlandlords and property managers.
• Partnerwith survivors in barrier reduction locate housing support to move inand engage in housing mediation and/or advocacy as necessary.
• Facilitatelinkages with educational and employment programs within and outside ofIRCO
• Encouragefinancial empowerment support participants to increase income and connectwith other financial resources including pursuing child support TANFSocial Security benefits Victim Compensation etc.

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION:

• Maintainconfidential client files of service provision; complete data entry inApricot and CompSite databases track client expenses and completeadministrative tasks within given timelines.
• Complywith EHV funding award guidelines
• Attendcollaborative housing related meetings with partner agencies
• Participatein and contribute to all staff meetings and training courses
• Contributeto program standard operating procedures
• Participatein outreach and educational activities in communities
• Performother duties as specified by the Survivor Housing Coordinator and/orSector Manager

Education & Experience

Minimum Job Specific Qualifications:

• Experience in the following areas: domestic violence/human trafficking housing advocacy
• and direct services
• Bachelors degree or some college course work preferred; High school diploma required.
• Experience or knowledge of how Service Providers and Housing Authorities operate.
• Completion of the 40-hour Oregon Domestic Violence Certified Advocate training with
• additional relevant training within 10 business days of hire
• Knowledge about the impacts of domestic violence sexual assault and human trafficking
• and its intersections with poverty and homelessness
• Training and understanding of Trauma-Informed Care and ability to develop healthy
• boundaries with clients
• Strong community aware approach
• Fluency and ability to fulfill all services in English required and fluency in another language
• preferred but not required
• Demonstrated skill and experience working directly with communities of varied backgrounds
• Ability to cultivate and develop full participation and respectful engagement with
• stakeholders colleagues and community members
• An effective and compassionate communicator both verbally and in writing with excellent
• active listening skills to identify the needs and goals of our participants
• Ability to be self-directed and multitask effectively; be flexible prioritize daily workload and
• operate calmly amidst stressful circumstances
• Analytical problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to pass a thorough background check

Physical Mental & Environmental Requirements

• Hybrid position
• Requires little physical effort such as lifting carrying or constant movement but does allow for
• movement needed to complete work tasks
• Regular variation in tasks and the job holder must decide which tasks to complete as well as
• the order in which tasks are completed
• The work environment is well protected with virtually no hazards or obstacles. There is very little
• element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are stable usually well managed and very
• comfortable.
• Work schedule is stable and does not fluctuate

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions or responsibilities but may

occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.

What We Offer

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit packages to our staff:

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over 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 accounts

Required Engagement

Engage fully in recommended professional development as well as other assigned or required

training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace

IRCOs mission vision and values-based initiatives.

How To Apply

1. Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
2. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.
3. For questions about this position please email

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCOs main office 10301 NE Glisan

Portland OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received we will not be able to contact

applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover

letter resume and IRCO application.

IRCO is an equal opportunity employer and 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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state

disability laws