Bilingual Court Advocate DOE

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.

• 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: 1/16/2026

*** 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 toward 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.

• Bachelor's degree in social work, women's/gender studies or a related field preferred. Associate's degree and one year of related experience OR High School diploma/GED and two years of relevant experience or lived experience of domestic and/or sexual violence may be substituted in lieu of 4‑year degree.
• This position requires experience or willingness to learn in the following areas: networking and building community partnerships, and provision of supportive services, especially within vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.
• This position requires knowledge or willingness to learn in the following areas: courts, civil and criminal law, legal resources, law enforcement and cross‑disciplinary response to domestic and sexual violence.

• Bilin…