Services Against Exploitation (SAE) Advocate II at IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION – Portland, Oregon

POSITION: Services Against Exploitation (SAE) Advocate II

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

WAGE: Starting at $52,488 per year based on experience

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

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

Hybrid schedule

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

(Limited Duration: April 2026-Sept 2027)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

APPLY AT: www.irco.org

STATUS: Full-Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S): Services Against Exploitation

SECTOR/DIVISION: Survivor Services / Community Safety and Wellbeing

REQUIREMENTS: English required, bilingual preferred

Must be able to pass extensive Background Check

Oregon Domestic Violence Advocate certification

Use of a car during business hours and proof of auto insurance required.

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
Services Against Exploitation (SAE) is comprised of a team of confidential advocates who help survivors with safety planning, crisis intervention, emergency and stabilized housing solutions, intensive case management, building self-sufficiency, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, and more. SAE also conducts prevention education and outreach in our immigrant and refugee communities.

Position Summary
All Survivor Services sector staff utilize a survivor-centered, strengths-based, empowerment model to cultivate trust, establish and promote trauma-informed communication, and provide advocacy and case management that facilitates, encourages, and assists clients to reach their goals. SAE Advocate 2 will assist individuals and families experiencing human trafficking in reaching safety and stability. SAE Advocate 2 utilizes their experience in social services and trauma informed care to enhance community partnerships, improve SAE programming, and mentor less experienced staff members (Advocates I).

Essential Functions

• Maintain confidential client files and records of service provision, complete data entry and other administrative tasks within given timelines.
• Provide trauma-informed advocacy throughout referral process and transition into the program from internal and external direct service providers.
• Manage a caseload of participants, assisting in safety and stability, health and wellness, immigration and legal services, employment and educational placements, and accessing other appropriate services as driven by survivor priorities and goals.
• Provide or secure interpretation, translation, and accessibility services.
• Navigate risk assessment with survivors and provide immediate and ongoing safety planning, crisis intervention, emergency shelters and motels, and mental health services as needed.
• Engage in outreach opportunities, representing IRCO SAE at community events
• Mentor and train less experienced staff (Advocates l)

Secondary Functions

• Ability to meet multiple, including conflicting, deadlines
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities for related job functions
• Ability to interact with clients and colleagues in a trauma informed manner
• Perform outreach and educational activities within immigrant and refugee communities and local service providers
• Help maintain community partnerships
• Availability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality of participants in identifying information. Confidentiality standards must meet the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)minimum standards. For complete list of standards please visit
  https://www.justice.gov/ovw/legislation (http://www.justice.gov/ovw/legislation)
• Experience in the following areas: confidential advocacy, specifically serving survivors of human trafficking, building community partnerships, and provision of supportive services, especially within immigrant and refugee communities.
• Completion of the 40-hour Oregon Domestic Violence Certified Advocate training
• Oral and written communication skills commensurate with the needs of the position
• Ability to develop healthy boundaries with clients
• Experience/proficiency in MIP, Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel, and a variety of software packages

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; relevant lived experience can be considered a substitute for education
• Demonstrated skill and experience working directly with people from varied backgrounds and experiences, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Ability to cultivate and develop full participation and working relationships 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 of our clients
• Training and understanding of Trauma-Informed Care
• Ability to meet multiple, sometimes conflicting deadlines

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• Hybrid setting job
• Positions require analysis of problems and decision-making ability
• Regular work under moderate supervision
• There is some personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are somewhat uncomfortable due to varying work environments; outside job tasks; inclement weather; exposure to chemicals; electricity; or individuals of unpredictable, possibly harmful intent
• Occasional fluctuations in work schedule; typically working under a stable schedule

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this (Lead) level are responsible for daily work provided to staff/volunteers in similar job functions at comparable or subordinate levels. Positions are not responsible for hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, etc.

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 IRCO’s 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 jobs@irco.org

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO’s 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.