Clackamas Women’s Services
Position Description

Position: Hospital BasedSexual AssaultAdvocate
Status: Permanent, Non-exempt, Full-Time
Starting pay: $. - $./hour ( $. differential for bilingual), DOE,benefits available

first of the month following date of hire
Hours: Regularly scheduled between am-pm; Primarily weekdays; some evenings

required
Responsible to: Community Based Program Manager
Location: On-site, hospital based
Staff with bilingual competencies provide an additional and essential value to our organization and
we increase our starting wage accordingly for bilingual staff.
Note to Candidates:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe
they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. Clackamas Women’s
Services is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we strongly encourage you to
apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications as described or if you require a
reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform job duties.
About Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS):
Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS) was incorporated in as Clackamas County’s first shelter for
survivors escaping family violence and domestic abuse. CWS’ service delivery framework is built on
trauma-informed best practices that promote safety and self-determination. Our vision is to live in a
society that no longer tolerates domestic and sexual violence, but rather thrives on mutual respect.
CWS offers comprehensive, responsive solutions for adults and children impacted by sexual assault,
domestic violence, stalking, the sex industry, and elder abuse. Through our emergency shelter, A Safe
Place Family Justice Center, satellite offices and throughout the community, CWS coordinates services
with other public and private agencies in order to best serve survivors seeking help. Participants in our
programs receive no-cost services by highly trained staff.
CWS is committed to building an organizational culture that reflects our values. We envision a
community of survivors, staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to breaking
the isolation of domestic and sexual violence. We do this by creating community and partnership,

honoring, and celebrating survivors, and engaging in work toward equity and social change through
community engagement and by investing internally in continual improvement and learning processes.
We are dedicated to the ongoing work of creating and sustaining a community where everyone can
thrive.

Benefits of working at CWS:

Clackamas Women’s Services is proud to offer competitive wages, paying above market for all positions
and offering a full package of benefits including:

• % employer-paid health, dental, vision, and alternative care benefits for employee and

o Emotional support
o Safety planning
o Systems and resource navigation
o Collaborate with survivors to meet needs, support strengths and navigate challenges
o Assist with individualized goal setting and planning
o Sexual assault and domestic violence education
o Support survivors navigating emergency needs (housing, accessing prescriptions, travel).
o Assist participants to access emergency and long-term housing resources
o Provide accompaniment and transportation in agency vehicle

hospital and offer a warm handoff to other CWS programs (Shelter, Counseling, Advocacy and
Youth services).

• Contribute to a successful team within the shared advocacy model and work from a team-based

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) and bi-culturally competent preferred.
• Experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Case management

individuals from diverse backgrounds, and understanding of culturally competent service
delivery methods.

• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with a wide range of public and private systems