Program Analyst 1 - Victim Advocate (Bilingual English/Spanish required)

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Professional Development

Job summary

The Oregon Youth Authority is seeking a bilingual Victim Advocate to join the Victim Engagement Program in Salem, OR. You will provide trauma-informed advocacy for victims of crimes by youth in custody and ensure meaningful access for Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities include explaining rights, navigating the juvenile justice process, connecting with community services, and supporting restorative services within a culturally responsive framework.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required; fluency in reading, writing and speaking both languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed advocacy to crime victims and survivors; explain victims’ rights and the process.
• Deliver culturally responsive services with emphasis on monolingual Spanish speakers.
• Build and maintain a referral network of victim service providers.
• Coordinate with county agencies and treatment teams to support case transitions.
• Support restorative services and victim-offender programs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Latine community knowledge

Trauma-informed advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration or related field

Job description

Position Details

Initial Posting Date: 09/24/2026

Application Deadline: 10/08/2026

Agency: Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range: $4,519 - $6,904

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Program Analyst 1 - Victim Advocate (Bilingual English/Spanish required)

About the Role

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Program Analyst 1 - Victim Advocate (Bilingual English/Spanish Required)

Salem – CENTRAL OFFICE / EQUITABLE BUILDING

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Victim Advocate to join the Victim Engagement Program within our Community Services Division. In this role, you will provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive advocacy to victims and survivors of crimes committed by youth in OYA’s care and custody, with a focus on ensuring meaningful access for those who primarily speak Spanish. You will help victims understand and exercise their rights, navigate the juvenile justice system, connect with community-based services, and take part in restorative services that support healing.

Your work will shape how victims experience OYA, from the time a youth’s case transitions to our care through the youth’s return to the community. If you bring experience in victim services, a commitment to strengthening resource access for Latine communities, and the ability to build trusted partnerships across systems and communities, we encourage you to apply. We welcome applicants whose experience comes from a combination of work, education, volunteer service, and community involvement.

What You Will Do

• Provide trauma-informed advocacy to crime victims and survivors: explain victims’ rights, the juvenile justice process, and OYA programming, and assist with victim impact statements.
• Deliver culturally responsive services with an emphasis on access for monolingual Spanish-speaking victims and survivors.
• Build and maintain a referral network of culturally specific and culturally responsive victim service providers and community organizations.
• Coordinate with county juvenile department and district attorney victim advocates, Juvenile Parole/Probation Officers, and treatment teams to share victim input and safety concerns and support seamless case transitions.
• Support restorative services, including the victim-offender dialog program and the Responsibility Letter Bank Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; OR
• Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Note: The education and/or experience used to meet the minimum qualifications must include providing direct services, advocacy, case management, or support to individuals or families in a victim services, human services, social services, community-based, or justice-related setting.

Special Requirement

• This position requires fluency in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish. Candidates will be tested in all three areas.

Required Skills

• Deep understanding of the Latine community, including the history of oppression and discrimination, and desire to help strengthen resource access.

If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

Desired Attributes

• Experience providing direct advocacy or support to crime victims and survivors in a system-based or community-based program, including helping victims understand and exercise their rights and using a trauma-informed approach to crisis response and safety planning.
• Knowledge of, and experience working within or alongside, the criminal and/or juvenile justice system, such as courts, prosecution, juvenile departments, probation or parole, corrections, or victim-serving programs.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with internal teams, agency staff, and community partners — including culturally specific organizations — to expand resources, access, and services for crime victims, survivors, and youth.
• Experience supporting or facilitating restorative practices in system based or community based settings.
• Experience designing or delivering training, presentations, or community education.
• Self-directed and highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities with attention to detail and meet deadlines. (will be assessed with additional assessments and/or at the time of interview)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. (will be assessed with additional assessments and/or at the time of interview)

Tentative Interview Schedule

• First Round Interviews: week of October 19, 2026 (VidCruiter)
• Second Round Interviews: October 27, 2026 (In-Person)

Additional Information

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, current, and future vacancies.
• Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. For more information on pay equity, click here.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
• This position is represented by SEIU.
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Hybrid Work Information

• Be able to report to the office location listed in the job posting 2-3 times a week, as necessary.
• Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; OYA IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work.
• Have a private workspace.
• Maintain good standing (i.e., no performance or attendance issues).

About OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

We want you to hear from us! People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply! For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

Our Amazing Benefits Include

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

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Additional Information

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

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