Thank you for your interest in joining our team! As member of our staff, you will work with a diverse team of professionals dedicated to empowering all individuals and families to have safe and healthy relationships.
Please also consider volunteering or interning with our agency.
Current openings
Note: All positions are open until filled.
Monika’s House Shelter
On-call Shelter Advocate at Monika’s House
Hours to be determined at time of hire, at-will employment; Reports to the Shelter Coordinator; Pay rate hourly, DOE.
On-call Advocate works at Monika’s House Shelter. Position requires professional contact with diverse social, ethnic, religious, and cultural groups. Some driving required. Must be able to work with representatives from schools, colleges and universities, businesses, law enforcement agencies, social services, government offices, and community service groups. Required dress is at minimum business casual.
Requirements:
Prefer at least one-year experience working with victims of domestic violence. Must have knowledge of domestic violence including causes, history, cycle of violence, and best practices in serving victims of domestic violence, or be willing to attend agency 40-hour training. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Computer literate. Clean driving record with valid driver’s license and proof of insurability. The ability to provide direct services unencumbered by any personal domestic violence relationship. A calm, caring, well-organized person will excel in this position. Prefer bilingual English-Spanish.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Report to work for the scheduled shifts
Be on time for scheduled shifts, meetings, trainings, and appointments
Speak, read, and write English fluently
Communicate clearly in person and on the telephone
Conduct family and individual intakes
Ensure that clients have read and understand house and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines
Ensure that clients understand confidentiality requirements and protocols
Offer short-term case management for clients working to live independently, free of violence
Advocate for clients regarding housing, transitional housing, transportation, employment, medical and mental health care, legal issues, immigration, public schools, AFS, and SCF
Conduct one-on-one client assessments and goal-setting
Facilitate support groups and parenting groups
Maintain the shelter, grounds, and equipment in safe working order
Develop and maintain effective relationships with other agencies and organizations
Maintain confidentiality of clients’ and agency’s information
Maintain required records in compliance with laws and agency guidelines
Maintain high standards of personal and professional integrity
Represent the agency professionally in the community
Help to develop and maintain a positive work environment
Work respectfully and cordially with staff, volunteers, program directors, clients, and the community
Be mindful of the agency’s budget and conserve agency resources accordingly
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Please send your resume and a cover letter to the Clinical Services Director Amy Gettings at amyg (at) dvrc-or (dot) org if interested.
Protective Order Advocacy Program
No openings.
Family Violence Intervention Program
No openings.
Children’s Intervention Program
No openings.
