[DV_listserv] Job Opportunities: VRLC Managing Attorney/ Rape Prevention Education Coordinator

[Domestic Violence issues]

If interested, please see below for information on job postings for the Managing Attorney position with the Victim Rights Law Center (Portland) and Rape Prevention Education Coordinator with the Oregon Health Authority.

Job Title:        Managing Attorney, Victim Rights Law Center
Status:            Full-time
Location:        Portland, Oregon

Organization:
The Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC) is a nonprofit law center that provides free legal services to sexual assault survivors in Oregon and Massachusetts, and national training and support for lawyers, advocates, and other victim service providers. The VRLC's mission is to provide legal representation to survivors of rape and sexual assault to help rebuild their lives; and to promote a national movement committed to seeking justice for every rape and sexual assault victim. We are committed to transforming the response to sexual violence through survivor-led legal practice that centers the needs and experiences of survivors experiencing oppression.

This position will be filled by a candidate who has a desire to work collaboratively to deliver survivor-centered and trauma-informed legal services, and a commitment to increasing access to justice for underserved or marginalized populations. The VRLC deeply values diverse voices and perspectives on our team., People of color, LGBTQI+ individuals, survivors, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:
VRLC seeks a Managing Attorney for our Portland, Oregon, office to inspire our team and help us strengthen and expand the success of our current legal services programs. The ideal candidate will have strong management and supervision experience, work ethic, and leadership skills; creativity, passion, and compassion; courtroom and litigation experience; and a demonstrated commitment to working with survivors from underserved communities.

Responsibilities:
*       Supervise the 6-8 person direct legal services team in VRLC's Oregon office
*       Consistent with experience and training, represent sexual assault survivors on safety, privacy, education, employment, immigration, housing, financial, and/or criminal justice advocacy matters,
*       Provide mentoring, skill building, and leadership to promote staff growth, team cohesion, and individual professional development
*       Lead effective outreach efforts and promote access to VRLC services, especially among
under-served communities
*       Help administer state and federal grants including collecting data, reporting, and ensuring
grant deliverables are met
*       Collaborate with VRLC community partners and allied organizations
*       Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
*       Minimum of 7 years legal experience; at least 3 years as a practicing attorney
*       Current member in good standing or eligible to waive into the Oregon State Bar
*   Courtroom and litigation experience
*   Demonstrated success managing and leading a team of attorneys and support staff
*   Commitment to providing trauma-informed, survivor-centered services
*   Desire to help VRLC build a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with sexual assault survivors or other survivors of crime or vulnerable populations
*       Demonstrated commitment to engaging in outreach and providing services to under-served communities
*       Experience managing state or federal grants
*       Valid driver's license, good driving record, and comfort with driving throughout the state
*       Speak a language other than English to serve VRLC clients

The VRLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and class, and strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000 depending on experience

Benefits: The VRLC provides competitive benefits, including health and dental insurance, long & short-term disability insurance, paid holidays, personal, vacation, and sick leave, 403b plan with employer match, monthly tri-met pass, and a caring and innovative work environment.

TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample, via email to HumanResources at victimrights.org<mailto:HumanResources at victimrights.org><mailto:HumanResources at victimrights.org<mailto:HumanResources at victimrights.org>> with the email subject line "OR Managing Attorney." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, apply by January 20, 2021. No phone calls, please.


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Job Announcement: Rape Prevention Education Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)
REQ-55973
Close date: 1/26/2021
Salary: $5106 to $7847 per month
Location: Portland, OR
This is a full-time, permanent classified position and is represented by a union. This position will work 100% remotely which can change at the discretion of the hiring manager.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Maternal and Child Health section<https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYPEOPLEFAMILIES/WOMEN/Pages/sexual_violence_prevention.aspx#rpe> in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Rape Prevention Education (RPE) Coordinator to provide oversight of new program activities at the community level. The Women's Health Program in the Oregon Public Health Division supports sexual violence prevention in Oregon by: administering rape prevention and education (RPE) funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and by participating on a statewide sexual violence prevention planning committee to implement recommendations to prevent sexual violence in Oregon.
What will you do?
As the Rape Prevention Education Coordinator, you will plan, implement, evaluate, and forge new collaborations and partnerships with workplaces, institutions, and communities statewide to identify and implement change, based on the best available evidence. You will also provide expert training and technical assistance to RPE funded organizations and partners to implement sexual violence prevention strategies. This position will assist the OHA Maternal and Child Health Section and Center for Prevention and Health Promotion to provide leadership and strengthen the state and local maternal and child health systems.
In this position, you will develop policy, coordinate the program, perform quality improvement, and provide consultative advice and evaluation expertise both internally to PHD staff and externally to other state agencies, local domestic violence agencies, and community-based organizations. This position makes recommendations to section and center management regarding policy and program needs and modifications and develops guidelines and standards for program implementation and operations. The position works across the center, with primary responsibility to the Maternal and Child Health Section.
What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits <http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/PEBB/Pages/index.aspx> with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans<http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/pages/index.aspx>. If you are a skilled education coordinator with rape prevention or sexual violence program experience, apply today.
What are we looking for?
Requested Skills

  *   Minimum requirements: A bachelor's degree in public health or a related field AND four years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning experience related to public health; OR any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning experience related to public health.
  *   Experience working with violence prevention programs, especially sexual violence.
  *   Experience providing expert level training and technical assistance.
  *   Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  *   Experience performing research, analyzing data, and creating reports.
  *   Experience working with public health quality improvement programs and tools.
  *   Experience developing and implementing programs, which includes creating policies, guidelines, and standards.
  *   Experience in cultural responsiveness and health equity.
  *   Experience working well independently as well as leading a team.
  *   Experience monitoring and tracking legislation and evaluating bills for program impact.
  *   Excellent planning, time management and project coordination skills.
  *   Experience partnering and collaborating with a diverse number of agencies and communities.
  *   Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  *   Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
How to Apply
To view the entire announcement and apply, please visit the following link:
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--OHA--Oregon-Street/Rape-Prevention-Education-Coordinator--Operations-and-Policy-Analyst-3-_REQ-55973
Contact Information
Cyndi Phipps-Roman
503-569-0066


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