Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $30.14 - $36.91 Hourly Department: Department of Community Justice (DCJ) Job Type: Regular Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): May 25, 2025 The Opportunity: THIS WORK MATTERS! Are you excited about creating effective systems of support for crime victims/survivors in Multnomah County? Are you passionate about strengthening our communities and helping our neighbors heal? We are too! The Department of Community Justice Victim and Survivor Services Unit is accepting applications for a Victim Advocate who will provide services to people who have been harmed by adults or youth on supervision with our department. Come Find Your Why? (video) The mission of the Victim and Survivor Services Unit is to support people who have experienced harm by thoughtfully meeting their individualized needs, upholding victim rights, and enhancing our community's response to victims/survivors by being a collaborative and trusted community partner that prioritizes survivor-led practices and policies. Our work is rooted and led by three core values: * Equity * Survivor led * Trauma Informed These advocacy positions are mostly remote, so advocates must have a private work space that allows them to have confidential conversations with victims/survivors. The role also includes in person responsibilities like working together in an office setting, attending meetings, or to accompany a victim/survivor as they navigate our systems. As a Victim and Survivor Advocate, you will make an impact by: * Providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and survivor-led advocacy services to victims/survivors of adult and juvenile crimes. * Establishing and maintaining contact with victims/survivors to provide information on victims' rights and assist with navigation of the Department of Community Justice system. * Providing crisis intervention and conducting safety-planning as needed. This could include but is not limited to: working with victims/survivors to create personal safety plans, assisting victims/survivors with protective order applications, collaborating with Parole and Probation Officers and Juvenile Court Counselors to support victims'/survivors' safety, and providing referrals to community and systems-based resources. It is common to refer victims/survivors to resources around housing, relocation, legal support, basic needs, counseling, and financial losses. * Providing emotional support to victims/survivors and education around the impacts of trauma. * Coordinating and communicating on case management plans with Parole and Probation Officers and Juvenile Court Counselors on associated cases. * Maintaining records, referrals, and statistics etc. * Accompanying victims/survivors to court when needed. * Regularly attending unit meetings in both the juvenile and adult services division to share information and education around crime victims' rights and working with crime victims/survivors. * Proactively engaging with staff in the Adult Services Division and Juvenile Services Division to discuss cases, provide support and consultation, and share about victim/survivor services available. * Assisting in the design and delivery of workshops and training programs for both the Department of Community Justice staff as well as partners such as police, prosecutors, and medical professionals. Successful candidates will demonstrate: * Knowledge and understanding of the origins and impacts of the disparities, oppression, and injustices experienced by marginalized identities, and how these experiences affect victim/survivor engagement and outcomes within the criminal justice system. * Experience working with and supporting victims/survivors, and understanding of crime victims' rights under Oregon Law. * Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values. * Knowledge of cultures, dynamics, and customs of traditionally oppressed communities. * Knowledge of local resources and agencies that support victims/survivors. * Understanding of the effects of abuse, trauma, and vicarious trauma. * Knowledge and understanding of trauma informed care principles and practice and restorative justice. * Comfort or willingness to engage with change. * Experience navigating the criminal and juvenile justice system. * Comfort with proactive engagement with internal system partners on an ongoing basis. * Ability to work from home/remotely as this position has been assessed as Hybrid Telework. WORKFORCE EQUITY At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community. The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision. More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj. The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download. Serving the Public, Even During Disasters Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page. Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive an acknowledgement task and the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you complete and submit these tasks in Workday. 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/Transferable Skills*: * Associate's Degree with major coursework in criminal justice, restorative justice, social work, program evaluation, public administration, or related field, or relevant experience (professional work at or near the level of this position can substitute year for year for the educational requirement); AND * 2 or more years working with victims of crime and/or survivors of violence. * Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid driver's license. * Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant's criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment. Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. * Successful completion of 40 hour victim/survivor advocacy training. * Experience using harm reduction, survivor-led, trauma informed approaches to support trauma survivors. * Experience providing culturally specific services to victims/survivors of color, folks with disabilities, and/or LGBTQIA2S+ communities. * Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant tothis position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. SCREENING AND EVALUATION The Application Packet: Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission: * Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application. * Attach a resume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid. * Cover Letter (optional): Please explain why you are applying for this position and describe your leadership experience in a public safety setting or in a human services setting. The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: * Initial review of minimum qualifications * An evaluation of application materials, phone screen, oral exam or written exam may be used to identify the most qualified candidates * Consideration of top candidates/Interviews * Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant's criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment. Equal Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime. Type: Represented by Local 88, AFSCME FLSA: Non-Exempt Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. Advocate start times are between 7:30-9am, and end times are between 4:30-6pm. This position may also be eligible for an alternative work schedule, such as a "9/80" where the person works 44 hours every other week, and works 36 hours and has a day on the opposite weeks. Advocate schedules are determined with the supervisor at time of hire, and have flexibility throughout employment. Location: Multiple DCJ locations, including East Portland and occasionally Downtown Portland. Telework: This position is eligible for hybrid or routine on-site/telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department's business needs. This position is considered Hybrid. Advocates work mostly remotely but work a full day in person at least once a week, with additional in person time as needed for meetings or to support survivor needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include: * Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) * Defined benefit retirement plan (pension); we pick up the employee's share of the state retirement contribution (6% of subject wages) * Generous paid leave (vacation, holidays, sick, parental, military, etc...) * Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance * Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts * Free annual Trimet bus pass * Alternative wellness resources * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711. Questions? Recruiter: Danny Fajardo Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 (971) 2919300 Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Job Profile: 6247 - Victim Advocate