Do you dream of joining the nonprofit sector? Do you want to make a positive impact on people’s lives by working alongside survivors of domestic and sexual violence? Do you have experience being flexible and creative to find solutions to obstacles?
Well, you’re in the right place! Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS) is hiring a Shelter Youth Advocate to join our team.
Key Details:
· Pay: $26.50 -$28.75 / , DOE (+differential for bilingual skills). Benefits available first of the month following hire.
· Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday; some evenings when needed
· Benefits:
o 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and alternative care benefits for employee and dependent children, 100% employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance, retirement plan contribution of 5%.
o Generous PTO (28.5 days in first year), 10 paid holidays per year (of your choosing), paid day off for birthday, paid parental leave, EAP, Anniversary bonus: $25/year of service. $100 monthly travel stipend.
o Professional development opportunities, i.e., conferences and trainings. CWS was voted as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon in 2022!
Who We Are: In 1985, CWS grew out of neighbors opening their homes and sharing what they had in hopes of building a safer community for families. Since then, we’ve grown beyond shelter to offer a wide range of services for anyone experiencing domestic and sexual violence, from initial crisis to long-term healing. We continue the legacy of working with survivors, community members, emergency responders, partner organizations, and businesses to build communities that honor and support survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
To learn more, check out our website: https://www.cwsor.org.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities we serve. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, older adults and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Who You Are: Our mission is to break the isolation of domestic and sexual violence. It takes a wide range of amazing and diverse people to achieve the mission of Clackamas Women’s Services and to be successful in the work that we do. Through our confidential emergency shelter, our rural outreach office, and A Safe Place Family Justice Center, CWS coordinates services with other public and private agencies in order to best serve survivors seeking help. Our XXX will go through 40 hours of domestic violence advocacy training as part of their training. Qualifications include:
- Ability to work effectively and non-judgmentally with individuals from diverse backgrounds and understanding of culturally competent service delivery.
- Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with a wide range of public and private systems.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required; position includes use of personal vehicle to complete some tasks.
- Bilingual/bicultural persons strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Overview: Our Shelter Youth Advocate is responsible for providing services and support to children and teens within the CWS shelter/housing program. Provides supervision and oversight of children’s and teen rooms at The Village shelter and regular on-site and field trip activities to engage and support youth. Provides support to parents in the shelter/housing around child development, parenting strategies, discipline and trauma response.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide daily supervision and upkeep of children’s and teen rooms at The Village shelter.
2. Provide scheduled childcare support for children during on-site support groups.
3. Provide regular activities to engage youth at The Village shelter.
4. Provide weekly family activities at The Village shelter to engage parents with their children and support parent/child relationships.
5. Coordinate and lead field trip activities for youth and/or families at shelter.
6. Facilitate enrollment in local schools and provide support to parents and youth in transitioning to new school, arranging transportation, etc.
7. Support parents in providing for children’s birthdays, holidays, etc.
8. Lead Parenting Groups for parents in CWS services.
9. Provide parent consultation, education and support regarding domestic violence, parenting skills, developmentally appropriate practices and violence-free discipline techniques.
10. Work with parents and children to strengthen their relationship by raising awareness and understanding and facilitating communication.
11. Work with parents to develop greater awareness of their own emotional states in relation to trauma and parenting.
12. Support participants through reports of child abuse and neglect when necessary.
13. Provide one-on-one, group and/or family advocacy to children and parents in the CWS shelter and through transition into housing programs. Provide longer term advocacy and case management as appropriate.
14. Conduct home visits to support parents in understanding the impacts of domestic violence on children and to promote quality caregiving and other skills intended to help children heal.
15. Establish and maintain positive networking and referral relationships with existing child-parent and social service providers in Clackamas County and the surrounding area.
16. Work with CWS development staff to cultivate and maintain resources for children in CWS programs through collaborative community partnerships.
17. Provide support, mentorship, and supervision to childcare staff or volunteers.
18. Other duties as assigned.
General Responsibilities:
- Work in conjunction with other staff to provide consistent services to participants.
- Provide general shelter support and occasional coverage, including intakes, ensuring safety of shelter and residents.
- Provide general crisis line support and occasional coverage, including safety planning, information and referral, phone screens.
- Assist participants and staff with daily cleaning and upkeep of the shelter facility and assist with annual shelter closure.
- Provide occasional transportation to participants.
- Represent the mission, value and philosophy of CWS to program participants, employees and to the public.
- Represent and reflect the values of the Village Model through direct communication with co-workers and participants. Model values of collaboration, equity and inclusion in decision making and daily work.
- Participate in speaking engagements and educational trainings as requested.
- Maintain appropriate client confidentiality.
- Maintain appropriate case records including participant interactions, case plans and services provided. Complete documentation of all services, including intakes, confidentiality statements, and statistics, within ALICE database for all participants on a minimum weekly basis.
- Attend regular team meetings, CWS All-Staff meetings, annual retreats and other community meetings as requested.
- Submit regular monthly timesheets, mileage reimbursement forms, etc.
- Meet regularly with supervisor to plan and prioritize projects.
- Manage daily schedule appropriately
- Physical Requirements: frequently ascend/descend stairs; move items up to 50 lbs., assist in households’ tasks, move throughout CWS worksites.
Please submit a resume and cover to hr@cwsor.org with the subject line of “Shelter Youth Advocate”
Clackamas Women’s Services complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.
Clackamas Women’s Services operates its program, services, and activities in compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.50 - $28.75 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oregon City, OR 97045: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person