Bilingual Court Advocate #58590 $22.43+ DOE

Job Details

Job Location

Portland Metro Area - Portland, OR

Salary Range

$22.43 - $30.27

Description

To reflect the bilingual requirements for this position, the compensation range has been increased by 3%, resulting in an updated pay range of $23.10 to $31.18 per hour.

Make a difference with VOA Oregon! For over 125 years, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our community. Through our programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we provide life-changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.

Join a mission-driven organization that truly values its employees! This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, including :

Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an employee medical premium starting at just $12.50 per paycheck

Financial protection - life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance

Retirement security - 403(b) with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months, regardless of employee participation

Work-life balance - a generous paid time off (PTO) plan, starting with accruals that earn 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second, and 26 days in the third

Upfront sick leave - 80 hours of front-loaded sick time (prorated in the first year), which resets annually on January 1

Paid holidays - 10 paid holidays each year, plus three personal holidays (prorated in the first year) for employees to take time off to celebrate holidays, events, or milestones that matter most to them

Student loan forgiveness - As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, VOA Oregon is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which can help employees reduce or eliminate their federal student loan debt after 10 years of qualifying payments.

Additional perks - flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts

At VOA Oregon, you'll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team, making a real difference in our community. Apply today!

Position Close Date : 11 / 27 / 2025

• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter to their application in order to be considered for this opportunity.

Volunteers of America Oregon is seeking a Bilingual Court Advocate to join our growing team at Home Free.

Home Free has been providing advocacy, resources, and support services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the Portland area for over 50 years. Gender-inclusive and culturally responsive services offered by Home Free include crisis support, safety planning, housing, and advocacy in legal, healthcare, and community settings. Members of our team mobilize compassion, skillfulness, creativity, and resources to empower over 5,000 survivors annually to weave together options to open life-changing pathways towards safety and self-determination.

The Bilingual (Spanish / English) Court Advocate is responsible for development, coordination, follow-up and delivery of court and legal services. The Legal Advocate provides services in Multnomah County Courthouse to survivors seeking protective orders. Courthouse services include accompanying survivors to court hearings and being available to court staff for consultation. In addition, they support survivors with short-term case management based on their needs. Additional services include providing emotional support, safety and stabilization assessment, safety planning, advocacy, and system navigation for domestic violence survivors on a short-term and ongoing basis.

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Duties & Responsibilities :

Work Environment : Travel around the Portland Metro Arrive for home visits and items drop off as needed. Access to Home Free office space is optional and on-site work in the Courthouse is expected, outside of when needed, and the remainder of work will be performed remotely on a laptop and smartphone provided by VOA Oregon.

Schedule : This is a full-time position; 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Extended and weekend hours may be necessary on an occasional basis.

Volunteers of America Oregon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other category protected by federal, state or local law .