About the role#
The Latinx Program Intern provides advocacy, crisis intervention, and support services to Latinx survivors. This position focuses on community outreach to raise awareness of services, particularly within rural and agricultural communities. You will work 12-20 hours per week in a 12-month position.
What you'll do#
- Support the Latinx Services Manager and Coordinator in planning and facilitating Promotoras trainings, meetings, and events.
- Lead outreach efforts for Promotoras, support groups, and Latinx services.
- Manage communications for Promotoras and support groups, including meeting and event reminders.
- Increase support group offerings and co-facilitate culturally specific survivor support groups, including in rural and agricultural areas.
- Participate in the CWS Latinx Leadership group and attend all-staff and team meetings.
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners to facilitate collaboration and referrals.
- Document services, including intakes and statistics, in the database at least weekly.
- Represent the mission and values of CWS to participants and partners.
- Maintain participant confidentiality according to advocate privilege and federal statutes.
- Meet regularly with the Latinx Services Manager to plan and prioritize projects.
What you'll need#
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English and bi-cultural competency.
- Willingness to complete 40-hour confidential advocate training.
- Experience working with issues affecting the Latinx community, including domestic and sexual violence dynamics.
- Experience supporting survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault.
- Understanding of domestic and sexual violence, anti-oppression issues, and culturally competent service delivery.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Computer proficiency in a Windows environment, including word processing and spreadsheets.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel throughout Clackamas County and the Greater Portland Area.
Location & details#
- Location: Oregon City, Oregon.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25 per hour.
- This is a paid, temporary internship.
About Clackamas Women's Services
Clackamas Women's Services is a nonprofit organization based in Oregon City. Founded in 1985, it provides support for adults and children affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. The organization operates an emergency shelter and various community outreach programs. It employs between 11 and 50 people.
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