Domestic Violence Housing Advocate
$56,160–$56,160 year
HybridPortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Provide trauma-informed advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, and case management services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and housing instability. Support participants in obtaining and maintaining safe housing through rental and utility assistance, relocation support, landlord advocacy, and resource navigation. Maintain an active caseload while developing individualized goal plans, conducting assessments, and connecting participants to community resources. Deliver mobile advocacy and outreach services in shelters, outreach locations, and community settings, helping survivors access services where they are. Build collaborative relationships with landlords, housing authorities, utility providers, community organizations, and partner agencies to remove barriers to housing stability. Complete required documentation, case notes, data entry, and reporting accurately and in compliance with grant requirements, confidentiality standards, and VAWA guidelines. Distribute client assistance funds and basic needs supplies responsibly while maintaining compliance with program and funding requirements. Provide navigation services at the Gateway Center for Domestic Violence and assist with hotline coverage and outreach efforts as needed. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, community collaborations, and professional development opportunities that strengthen services for survivors. Contribute as an active member of the Healing Circle and Family Services teams while supporting cross-department collaboration and NAYA's mission to serve Urban Native youth and families.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field
- Equivalent professional or lived experience supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence and/or individuals experiencing homelessness
- Knowledge of Native American history
- Experience working within diverse populations, including urban and reservation Native American communities
- Experience providing case management, advocacy, crisis intervention, or housing navigation
- Comfortable managing a caseload while balancing competing priorities
- Ability to build trusting relationships with survivors, community partners, landlords, and service providers
- Ability to advocate effectively while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Ability to communicate clearly, stay organized, and complete documentation accurately
- Ability to meet funding, reporting, and compliance requirements
- Comfortable working both in the community and in office settings
- Understanding that flexibility is essential when supporting individuals in crisis
- Required certifications, including 40-hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Other position-related credentials
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of Native American history and experience working within diverse populations, including urban and reservation Native American communities
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