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: JUNE 11TH, 2026
This position is responsible for providing survivor-centered advocacy services to individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence through crisis intervention, safety planning, legal support, and comprehensive case management to promote survivor autonomy and well-being. The role involves connecting survivors to essential resources, navigating complex systems, collaborating with community partners, and maintaining trauma-informed practices while ensuring confidentiality and ethical service delivery by performing the following duties.
Essential Job Duties
* Provides survivor-centered and family-centered confidential advocacy through crisis intervention, safety planning, and emotional support to promote survivor well-being and autonomy in alignment with trauma-informed and voluntary service principles.
* Supports survivors through legal processes by explaining procedures in accessible terms and preparing them for legal proceedings.
* Conducts comprehensive needs assessments to identify survivor goals, risks, and strengths, and develops individualized plans that enhance safety, stabilization, and connection to appropriate supports.
* Offers long-term support to help survivors build toward self-sufficiency and self-advocacy.
* Offers systems navigation and resource referrals to internal and external services, such as housing, legal, healthcare, culturally specific organizations, and economic empowerment resources, as well as information concerning survivor rights, protective orders, court processes (including online filing platforms), and other civil and criminal justice resources.
* Engages in trauma-informed case management that includes short and long-term support, tracking progress, and adapting plans to evolving survivors' needs to ensure continuity and quality of care.
* Bridges the gap between survivors and complex, multi-layered systems by offering consistent emotional support and practical guidance.
* Collaborates with community partners and service providers, including court staff, law enforcement, and legal aid, to advocate for survivor access, increase culturally responsive services, and strengthen referral networks.
* Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services, case notes, and required reports to ensure compliance with funding and organizational standards and to support data-informed program evaluation.
* Supports community engagement and education efforts through outreach, public education, or prevention activities to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence and available services.
* Participates in internal team collaboration and case consultation to ensure consistent application of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and ethical advocacy practices.
* Manages administrative responsibilities such as checking email, responding to phone calls, managing appointment schedules, and maintaining timely documentation.
* Engages in regular supervision and program meetings to receive feedback, enhance skills, and contribute to team-based service delivery.
* Participates in ongoing training and professional development activities to maintain certification and improve service delivery.
* Upholds ethical communication, confidentiality, and survivor privilege protections in accordance with Home Free policies and Oregon law to protect survivors' safety and agency.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Education & Experience
A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, women's and gender studies, or a related human services field is preferred. An associate degree and one year of relevant experience, or a high school diploma or GED and two years of relevant experience or lived experience navigating domestic and/or sexual violence, may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
In addition to the education requirement, this position requires experience providing supportive services, advocacy, or case management within community-based, social service, or crisis response settings is strongly preferred. This includes experience working with individuals impacted by domestic or sexual violence, or individuals from historically marginalized or underserved communities. Experience building and sustaining collaborative community partnerships, supporting individuals in navigating complex systems, or delivering culturally responsive services is highly valued. Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn in areas such as housing advocacy, systems navigation, and equitable service delivery, if not already experienced. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be used to satisfy these requirements.
Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations
Advocate Privileged State Certification within the first two weeks of hire.
Other Eligibility Requirements
* This position requires that selected candidates complete a criminal history background check and receive authorization from the State of Oregon's Background Check Unit.
* This position requires that selected candidates not be excluded from participation in federal healthcare programs, including but not limited to listings on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals/Entities and the System for Award Management (SAM) exclusion list.
* This position requires that selected candidates be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Travel Requirement
This position requires occasional (6-20% of the position) travel related to the job duties above. Travel will primarily consist of day trips within the Portland Metro area for job related activities.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
* Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence dynamics including the intersection of systemic injustices, such as racism, sexism, ableism, and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation; healthy relationships; and survivor-centered advocacy approaches.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed care and voluntary service delivery models to ensure advocacy services are empowering, strengths-based, and tailored to the survivor's needs and readiness.
* Knowledge of culturally responsive practices and culturally specific organizations to affirm the identities of diverse survivors and reduce systemic barriers to access and healing.
* Knowledge of legal, housing, healthcare, and social service systems, including civil court procedures, protection order processes, and online filing tools.
* Knowledge of confidentiality and ethical standards governing advocate-survivor relationships and related documentation, reporting, and legal protections, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold legal protections such as advocate privilege and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
* Skilled in crisis intervention including de-escalation strategies, trauma-informed care, active listening, risk assessment, suicide prevention, and conflict resolution to provide immediate and appropriate support to individuals in crisis.
* Skilled in conducting safety planning and risk assessments to co-develop personalized strategies that reduce harm and enhance immediate and long-term safety.
* Skilled in written and verbal communication to clearly document services, communicate with legal and community partners, and foster empathy and trust-based survivor relationships.
* Skilled in discussing topics related to domestic and sexual violence, healthy relationships, trauma, and systemic oppression with external partners, community groups, and institutions to increase awareness, facilitate dialogue, and support systemic change.
* Skilled in promoting an inclusive and culturally responsive environment to ensure all individuals feel seen, respected, and supported in both service delivery and workplace interactions.
* Skilled in interpersonal adaptability and use of emotional intelligence to build trust, strengthen relationships, and collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and cross-sector partners.
* Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, to document services, manage communication, and prepare reports.
* Skilled in public speaking, facilitation, and community engagement to support outreach, education, and prevention efforts related to domestic and sexual violence.
* Skilled in tracking, reporting, and interpreting program data in collaboration with quality assurance teams to support data-informed decision-making and continuous program improvement.
* Skilled in recognizing and responding to vicarious trauma and secondary stress and implementing appropriate self-care practices and support-seeking behaviors to maintain personal resilience and effectiveness.
* Skilled in community networking and collaboration to build strong partnerships that expand access to resources and improve service coordination for survivors.
* Ability to independently manage time, multitask, and adapt to changing circumstances, including transitioning quickly between calm and crisis situations, while maintaining a trauma-informed presence and high-quality service.
* Ability to promote a feedback culture that supports inclusivity, psychological safety, and a sense of belonging within the team.
* Ability to engage in ongoing learning and adapt to evolving understandings of domestic and sexual violence, systemic oppression, and emerging best practices to strengthen the quality and relevance of services.
* Ability to work respectfully with individuals of diverse identities and backgrounds, including collaborating with nonprofit and governmental partners to promote shared goals in advocacy and systems change.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
* Moves regularly throughout the day in an office environment.
* Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
* Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds.
* Communicates regularly throughout the day via email, messages, and phone calls.
* Performs repetitive tasks such as typing or data entry.
* Must be able to stand, bend, crawl, stretch, lay, and squat in order to perform tasks.
* The typical noise level is moderate.
Volunteers of America Oregon
$22.43 - $30.27
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b)
May 27, 2026