Domestic Violence Response Advocate
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$31.94 - $39.29 Hourly
Department:
Department of County Human Services (DCHS)
Job Type:
Regular Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
November 27, 2026
The Opportunity:
Multnomah County | Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordination Office
Are you a compassionate, skilled advocate who believes survivors deserve safety, dignity, choice, and support during some of the most difficult moments of their lives?
The Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordination Office (DSVCO) is seeking thoughtful, collaborative, and dedicated Domestic Violence Response Advocates (DVRAs) to join our Domestic Violence Crisis Response Unit (DVCRU). All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. _This position is contingent on successfully passing a secondary in-depth background check with Portland Police Bureau._
Currently seeking:
- One (1) Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Swing Shift Advocate, Wednesday – Saturday, 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM.
- One (1), Full-Time, 40 hours/week Limited Duration Advocate, various shifts, TBD
- Two (2) On-Call, (0-19 hours/week) Advocate, various shifts, TBD
_The eligible list created from this recruitment may also be used to fill future regular, limited duration, or temporary/on-call positions in DCHS._
Location: Gateway MDT Building, 10225 E Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97216, with field-based work at PPB and community locations.
Essential Employee: These positions are designated as Essential Employees and may require reporting to work during County closures or emergencies, consistent with applicable County policies and collective bargaining agreements.
This is an opportunity to provide meaningful, survivor-centered crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy while working alongside a dedicated team committed to strengthening safety, access to services, and coordinated community responses to domestic violence.
VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL SESSION:
Join us on Friday November 20, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM to meet the hiring supervisor, Andrew Altman, Supervisor, Averi Sage, Program Specialist Senior and Rhea DuMont, Manager to learn more about this position and the work of the Domestic Violence Crisis Response Unit at Multnomah County. This informational session will take place via Google Meet. There will also be time for all interested applicants to ask questions. If you would like to receive a calendar invite for this session or have any questions feel free to send an email to averi.sage@multco.us. This session is not a requirement for applying for this position.
Join with Google Meet: [meet.google.com/xqs-kcsj-hnh](https://meet.google.com/xqs-kcsj-hnh?hs=224)
Join by Phone: (US) +1 929-324-9895 PIN: 826310066
About DSVCO and DVCRU:
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Our mission: The Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordination Office (DSVCO) strengthens safety, healing, and justice for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking through system coordination, community partnership, and survivor-centered advocacy.
Our values guide how we support survivors, collaborate with partners, and work with one another. Learn more about our [mission, vision, values, and programs](https://multco.us/departments/domestic-sexual-violence-coordination-office-dsvco).
The DVCRU provides immediate on-scene crisis intervention in partnership with law enforcement, safety planning, specialized advocacy, case management, elder and vulnerable adult advocacy, and multi-system service coordination for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Working primarily in partnership with the Portland Police Bureau's Family Services Division, DVCRU is an essential part of the region's coordinated community response and the broader continuum of survivor services within DSVCO.
What You'll Do:
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- Provide compassionate, survivor-centered crisis intervention and advocacy. Respond to survivors of domestic violence following referrals from law enforcement, hospitals, and other authorized sources. Provide trauma-informed emotional support, crisis intervention, and individualized safety planning through in-person, field-based, and telephone advocacy. Approach each interaction with care, respect, cultural humility, and an understanding that survivors are experts in their own lives.
- Support survivor safety, autonomy, and informed decision-making. Help survivors assess immediate ...
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