Program Director

Oasis Advocacy & Shelter, Inc.

Position: Program Director
Full time, salaried position

Qualifications:

- Must have three (3) years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor's degree in
Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, or similar field of study. Master’s degree in the majors cited above or 4 years of relevant experience is preferred.

- Have at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License, a personal vehicle, proof of automobile insurance, and good driving record. (If you are moving from another state, you will have time to get this)
- Solid competencies with the Windows operating system, database entry, and other technical needs in an office setting.
- Strong passion and commitment to working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and working to end homelessness among survivors. Must also be motivated to continue professional development in strengthening acumen in areas our agency strives to address.

- Be committed to learning about and seeing the whole person behind each survivor. The Program Director is expected to constantly prioritize and apply intersectionality and cultural humility in all that they do. The Program Director works with survivors of all racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, spiritual, occupational, un/documented, and socioeconomic backgrounds; the survivors also may have various sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual identities, relationship preferences, and/or physical, sensory and/or psychiatric disabilities. The Program Director is expected to serve as a model for the
Advocates that they will be supervising.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, and communicate clearly and in a professional timely manner.

- Understands and has core values that align with the values and mission of Oasis
Shelter and Advocacy.

- Able to handle high level stress situations with composure and knows when to ask for help.

- Must be able to communicate in American Sign Language fluently and facilitate
communication between the Executive Director and other staff and community partners when
needed.

- Must be open to transporting survivors to obtain employment with our agency.

This position reports to the Executive Director.

Job Description:

- Responsible for providing direction in advocacy services and support to staff to create a trauma-informed workplace that allows for staff to support survivors of relationship violence, stalking, and sexual assault.

- Train staff in and lead case management efforts by the team that engages survivors through the collaborative discussion of goals/objectives and development of an action plan; the Program Director is expected to work with survivors as needed to ensure plan implementation.

- Utilize crisis intervention and management skills when the survivor is in crisis.
- Build relationships and develop collaborations with external agencies and other victim services providers, which includes, but are not limited to, the District
Attorney’s Office and the Victims Assistance Program, and co-facilitate the
D-SART [Domestic-Sexual Assault Response Team] and DV Council Meetings

- Compile data from confidential survivor records to reflect their needs assessments, evaluations, progress, triumphs, and other outcomes as required by Oasis; the Program Director is responsible to collect reports from advocates with deadlines.

- Oversee program development and execution by staff and create guidelines for reporting expectations based on grant documentations.

- Work with the Executive Director on creating deadlines to meet all grant requirements, and maintaining documentation required for reporting.

- Engages in clear and timely verbal and written communication and maintains transparency with colleagues, supervisors, and the Executive Director in areas deemed appropriate including, but not limited to, client progress, financial expenses, program needs and development, and safety plans.

- Provide ongoing support for all Advocates on an as-needed basis to maintain the shelter such as screening/intake, crisis management, referrals, and other relevant tasks.

- Adhere to high standards in confidentiality and respect for survivors, colleagues, supervisors, and the agency as a whole.

Training Requirements:

Forty (40) hours of domestic violence advocate training as required by the Oregon
Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (OCADSV) and any other additional mandatory training for the agency, which is determined by the Executive Director, on an annual basis.

American Sign Language

Hours:

This full-time position requires you to be flexible with your schedule for hours as needed for the agency; however, it is a forty (40) hour work week position.

Benefits/Wage:

This position offers benefits after the first ninety (90) days of employment. Benefits include the following: 100% paid dental, vision, and health insurance benefits for the employee; paid federal holidays; the initiation of accrual of paid time off; and matching on retirement accounts by Oasis.

This is a salaried position and is DOE.

How to Apply:

Send your cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references as a combined

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gold Beach, OR 97444: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• American Sign Language (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location