Domestic Violence Response Advocate

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$31.94 - $39.29 Hourly
Department:
Department of County Human Services (DCHS)
Job Type:
Regular Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
November 27, 2026
The Opportunity:
Multnomah County | Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordination Office
Are you a compassionate, skilled advocate who believes survivors deserve safety, dignity, choice, and support during some of the most difficult moments of their lives?
The Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordination Office (DSVCO) is seeking thoughtful, collaborative, and dedicated Domestic Violence Response Advocates (DVRAs) to join our Domestic Violence Crisis Response Unit (DVCRU). All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. This position is contingent on successfully passing a secondary in-depth background check with Portland Police Bureau.
Currently seeking:
One (1) Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Swing Shift Advocate, Wednesday – Saturday, 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM.
One (1), Full-Time, 40 hours/week Limited Duration Advocate, various shifts, TBD
Two (2) On-Call, (0-19 hours/week) Advocate, various shifts, TBD
The eligible list created from this recruitment may also be used to fill future regular, limited duration, or temporary/on-call positions in DCHS.
Location: Gateway MDT Building, 10225 E Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97216, with field-based work at PPB and community locations.
Essential Employee: These positions are designated as Essential Employees and may require reporting to work during County closures or emergencies, consistent with applicable County policies and collective bargaining agreements.
This is an opportunity to provide meaningful, survivor-centered crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy while working alongside a dedicated team committed to strengthening safety, access to services, and coordinated community responses to domestic violence.
VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL SESSION:
Join us on Friday November 20, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM to meet the hiring supervisor, Andrew Altman, Supervisor, Averi Sage, Program Specialist Senior and Rhea DuMont, Manager to learn more about this position and the work of the Domestic Violence Crisis Response Unit at Multnomah County. This informational session will take place via Google Meet. There will also be time for all interested applicants to ask questions. If you would like to receive a calendar invite for this session or have any questions feel free to send an email to [email protected]. This session is not a requirement for applying for this position.
Join with Google Meet: meet.google.com/xqs-kcsj-hnh
Join by Phone: ‪(US) +1 929-324-9895 PIN: 826310066
About DSVCO and DVCRU:
Our mission: The Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordination Office (DSVCO) strengthens safety, healing, and justice for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking through system coordination, community partnership, and survivor-centered advocacy.
Our values guide how we support survivors, collaborate with partners, and work with one another. Learn more about our mission, vision, values, and programs.
The DVCRU provides immediate on-scene crisis intervention in partnership with law enforcement, safety planning, specialized advocacy, case management, elder and vulnerable adult advocacy, and multi-system service coordination for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Working primarily in partnership with the Portland Police Bureau's Family Services Division, DVCRU is an essential part of the region's coordinated community response and the broader continuum of survivor services within DSVCO.
What You'll Do:
Provide compassionate, survivor-centered crisis intervention and advocacy. Respond to survivors of domestic violence following referrals from law enforcement, hospitals, and other authorized sources. Provide trauma-informed emotional support, crisis intervention, and individualized safety planning through in-person, field-based, and telephone advocacy. Approach each interaction with care, respect, cultural humility, and an understanding that survivors are experts in their own lives.
Support survivor safety, autonomy, and informed decision-making. Help survivors assess immediate safety concerns, understand available options, and identify next steps based on their own priorities and circumstances. Provide information about protective orders, criminal and civil justice processes, and available resources while respecting survivor choices and avoiding prescriptive or coercive approaches.
Connect survivors with resources and ongoing support. Assist survivors in accessing emergency shelter, housing, financial assistance, culturally specific advocacy, and other community resources. Provide short-term case management, follow-up advocacy, and service coordination to help survivors navigate complex systems and address barriers to safety and stability.
Collaborate across systems while maintaining the distinct role of survivor advocacy. Work alongside law enforcement, hospitals, the District Attorney's Office, courts, community-based organizations, and other service providers to support coordinated responses. Build effective working relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, survivor confidentiality, and a clear commitment to survivor-centered practice.
Advance equitable and accessible services. Recognize how racism, disability, language barriers, economic insecurity, and other forms of systemic inequity shape survivors' experiences and access to resources. Work to reduce barriers, support culturally responsive services, and ensure survivors are treated with dignity and respect.
Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality. Document advocacy services, referrals, case activities, and financial assistance accurately and in a timely manner. Use case management and authorized criminal justice information systems appropriately while clearly communicating and following confidentiality requirements, applicable laws, and program policies.
Contribute to a collaborative, supportive team culture. Participate in team meetings, case consultations, professional development, and reflective practice. Share knowledge, offer and receive constructive feedback, and work collaboratively to strengthen service delivery, support colleagues, and continuously improve how DVCRU serves survivors.
To Qualify:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications:
Equivalent to an associate’s degree AND
One (1) to four (4) years of experience