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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 Latinx 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 30,000 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 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- 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 Victim's 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 Latinx 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 Catolico's Social Service Delivery Procedures and other applicable standards.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Unless an item or section is labeled required, we consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills qualifying. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
- 40-hour DV/SA Advocacy training preferred; however, training is available and must be completed within 30 days of hire.
- Completion of Assertive Engagement (AE) training within 30 days of hire.
- Must be bilingual (Spanish/English) and bi-culturally competent.
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, in Spanish and English.
- Demonstrate judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
- Ability to work well in team setting, as well as independently; be flexible and adapt well to different dynamics in a fast-paced work environment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have driver's license, access to vehicle and automobile insurance at levels required by agency (100/300/100). Ability to travel around the Tri-County area (Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas) for on-site hospital response.
- Ability to pass a background check, including finger printing and local and national registry checks upon hire, and every 5 years.
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).
COMPENSATION: This position pays $23.00-$24.50 per hour.
TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to El Programa Hispano's online /careers
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.
EPHC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER