Pay: $25/hour, 12-20 hrs/ week

Internship ends June 30th, 2026

About Clackamas Women's Services

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 1985 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:

•Work with a heart-centered team providing culturally responsive emergency, transitional, and long-term support and services. CWS helps survivors build hope and resilience so they can achieve their goals for personal safety, physical and mental wellness, financial autonomy, and family stability.

•Professional development opportunities.

•CWS was voted one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon in 2024! (2022 & 2023 too!)

Pay: $25/hour, 12-20 hrs/ week

Position Purpose

The Latinx Services Intern position is responsible for providing support services to Latinx survivors, including confidential advocacy, crisis intervention, and support services to survivors accessing services. Additionally, conducting community outreach to raise awareness of the Latinx Services programming offered by CWS, particularly in our rural/agricultural communities, as well as culturally specific support groups, meetings, and events.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Latinx Services Manager and Coordinator in the planning and facilitation of Promotoras trainings, meetings, and events.
• Lead and increase outreach efforts for Promotoras, DV/SA support groups, and Latinx services.
• Lead Promotoras and support group communication efforts, including reminders about meetings and community events.
• Lead efforts to increase support group offerings to the Latinx Community and co-facilitate culturally specific support groups for survivors, including future support groups in rural areas/ Agricultural communities.
• Support the Latinx Services Manager and Coordinator at meetings and events targeting the Latinx rural community and CWS cultural events.
• Participate in the CWS Latinx Leadership group.
• Establish effective, positive, and ongoing relationships with community partners, both culturally specific and others serving the Latinx community, to facilitate partnerships, collaboration, and referrals.
• Other duties as assigned.

General responsibilities

• Represent the mission and values of CWS to program participants and community partners.
• Complete documentation of all services, including intakes, releases of information, demographics tracking and statistics within the CWS database for all participants on a minimum of a weekly basis.
• Maintain appropriate participant confidentiality in accordance with advocate privilege and federal statutes.
• Provide consultation and support for community partners through collaboration and information sharing regarding the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault and its impact on survivors.
• Work in conjunction with other staff to provide consistent services to participants.
• Participate in speaking engagements and educational trainings as requested.
• Attend CWS all staff meetings, regular team meetings, Latinx Leadership team and A Safe Place meetings.
• Meet regularly with the Latinx Services Manager to plan and prioritize projects.
• Submit necessary monthly timesheets and mileage reimbursement forms.
• Manage daily schedule appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) and bi-cultural competency required.
• Willingness to complete 40-hr confidential advocate training.
• Experience working with a broad range of issues affecting the Latinx community, in particular, an understanding of the dynamics of domestic/sexual violence and how it affects the Latinx community.
• Experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
• Demonstrated understanding of domestic and sexual violence and its effects on survivors, their children and society.
• Demonstrated understanding of anti-oppression issues, ability to work effectively with 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 intersecting with the DVSA field (law enforcement, DHS, courts, education, etc.).
• Computer proficiency in Windows environment including word processing and spreadsheets; (client databases preferred).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required; position includes use of personal vehicle to complete some tasks.
• Must be able to travel throughout Clackamas County and the Greater Portland Area.
• The person in this position frequently: moves throughout CWS worksites and the community to meet with donors, volunteers, community members, partners, and staff. The person will also periodically move supplies and other items (up to 50 lbs.) from one place to another, participates in community events, and may work in all types of weather.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities we serve. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+, older adults and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Clackamas Women's Services complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.

Clackamas Women's Services operates its program, services, and activities in compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws.