Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate / Volunteer and Intern Coordinator

Position Open: 1/28/2026

ATVP is a not for profit organization that serves both Whitman County, Washington and Latah County, Idaho, offering direct services to victims and survivors of domestic, sexual violence, child abuse and stalking, along with community education programming. We are seeking DV Prevention Advocate/Volunteer & Intern Coordinator to provide a variety of direct and coordinated domestic violence services, and related oversight, public education, public education and outreach under the direct supervision of the Domestic Violence Program Lead Advocate including the following:

• ATVP is an equal opportunity employer and our agency is committed to a culturally and ethnically diverse work place. 

Mission: ATVP empowers individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse and stalking. We work to create a safe and equitable community through education and prevention.

Vision: We envision our community being safe, equitable and free from oppression.

Inclusion Statement: ATVP affirms the right of each person to live without fear of the threat of violence. We recognize that all forms of oppression create a climate which enables gender based violence. We honor and advocate for individual autonomy and self-determination for members of our community. We believe that education is the foundation of creating a safe and equitable community, and the inclusion of youth is imperative for sustainable social change.

Tag Line: Educate. Empower. Prevent. Advocate.

Position: Full-Time Domestic Violence Advocate/ Volunteer and Intern Coordinator (40hrs/wk).

Reports to: Washington Domestic Violence Program Lead Advocate

Terms: Full-Time. Non-exempt. (40 hours per week). Some eves and weekends required.

Starting Rate: $19.10 per hour.

Benefits: Paid holidays, vacation and sick.

Location: Pullman Office Location/WSU Satellite Office

Start Date: Immediate

Requirements: Drivers license, Car Insurance, Ability to Pass Federal and State Background Checks.

Application Information:

A description of the positions follow.  The full job description is attached below.  The following materials are required for application and will be considered an example of your communication skills and evaluated as part of the screening process. 

The application consists of:

1. Cover Letter.
2. Essay. (limit 1 page) Please address how your background, experience and personal philosophies are applicable to this position.
3. Chronological work/education experience Resume.
   1. Whether paid or volunteer
   2. Hours worked
   3. Reason for leaving each position.

All items must be submitted for applications to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Position is open until filled.

Send completed applications to Kateisha Moreno, Program Manager at program.manager@atvp.org.

Job Description:

The DV Prevention Advocate/VIC will provide a variety of direct services, community outreach and related supportive services as well as mentorship of the agency 24-hour hotline volunteers/intern staff for the agency under the direct supervision of the DV Program Lead Advocate.

Time: 75% time on direct supportive/intervention services and prevention activities.

Time: 25% time on Volunteer and Intern support.

1. Provide direct services, including advocacy-based counseling, crisis intervention, support and appropriate referrals to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence, intimate partner violence and stalking, including the assessment of individual needs and options, emotional support, medical advocacy, and appropriate referrals; facilitate clients’ awareness of the affective, behavioral, and cognitive effects of their experience and enhance their ability to cope/adjust; direct services include medical advocacy, basic legal advocacy, and appropriate follow-up;  provide crisis intervention evenings/weekends to clients on the hotline or in-person as back-up in rotation with all other full time staff; assist with shelter intakes and case management as necessary and as back up to shelter staff;[E]
2. Research, develop, modify, schedule, and present domestic violence, intimate partner violence, teen dating violence, stalking and educational presentations as well as agency service presentations. Assess community needs and develop/modify curriculum to meet said needs. Assist with SA presentations as back up to the SAPE. [E]
3. Assist in agency outreach campaigns for Stalking Awareness, Teen Dating Awareness Month, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. [E]
4. Reach community members proactively through outreach activities in Whitman County. Provide information, resources, and support in a multitude of contexts including:
   • Teen Dating Violence Awareness/Action Month
   • Stalking Awareness/Action Month
   • Domestic Violence Awareness/Action Month
   • Regular Rural Outreaches.
   • Activities will be conducted in line with the DV Annual Plan as directed by the DV Program Lead Advocate. [E]
5. Oversee the recruitment, training, retention  and mentorship of volunteer hotline advocates and interns, to ensure the provision of appropriate client services and/or agency support, professional behavior, and compliance with ATVP procedures and policies (including the completion and submission of paperwork and service documentation); on-going guidance of and assessment of advocates and interns regarding advocacy-based direct services, self-care, referral, and related procedures and agency expectations; schedule and conduct orientation, performance assessment, and regular feedback meetings with support of the Program Manager  [E]
6. Maintain ATVP’s volunteer advocate pool, including
   • Guide development and implementation of volunteer recruitment, retention research and apply specialized knowledge regarding effective volunteer management.
   • Screen and interview new hotline volunteers to determine individuals who are appropriate to ATVP’s needs and standards
   • Coordinate and schedule volunteer training dates for new hotline volunteers ensuring that training standards are met; handle scheduling of post-training interviews and advocate preparations to begin Hotline coverage and/or other volunteer tasks.
   • Maintain a current advocate contact list, current advocate files, and documentation of advocate in-kind services and training in a manner that meets accreditation, standards, statutes, and policy requirements.
   • Ensure creation and timely distribution of the monthly advocate Hotline calendar and noting schedules, announcing issues of interest, training articles, monthly meetings, special projects, changes in policy, etc. and reminders of monthly advocate meetings as necessary.
   • Plan and conduct monthly advocate meetings, ongoing training sessions.
   • Arrange volunteer advocate services for: Hotline coverage; supplemental coverage of shelter and public office/telephone needs; donation support; fundraising support; intern activities; community activities as needed; and other activities and special projects as necessary; [E]
7. Ensure maintenance and operation of the Hotline system and equipment, in coordination with the Program Manager; [E]
8.  Assist with the compilation of monthly/quarterly statistics related to agency services. WA DSHS Prevention and Agency Capacity reporting and data entry into the OCVA InfoNet system as requested by the DV Program Lead and Program Manager. [E]
9. Participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as requested to ensure appropriate supervision, support, and coordinated service provision; [E]
10. Participate in educational sessions (including self-directed study) for purposes of professional development to ensure current knowledge and skills and compliance with statutory/accreditation/program standards mandates including changes in Washington and Idaho statutes and related agency polices and procedures [E]
11. Maintain agency/client confidentiality as required by ATVP policy; ensure security of client records and the office areas; [E]
12. Other duties as assigned. [E]

Full Job Description:

NOTE: Some evening, weekend and holiday hours will be required. Holidays worked and previously approved hours beyond 40/week are paid at time-and-a-half. Availability of transportation, a valid driver’s license, and minimum required auto insurance are required to be able to fulfill job responsibilities. This position includes service hours primarily in the public offices. This position will be part of the after-hours response team and as such, residency in either Whitman County, WA or Latah County, ID is required.