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

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) seeks a bilingual Victim Advocate Coordinator to join the Victim Engagement Program within the Community Services Division in Salem. You will provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive advocacy to victims and survivors of crimes by youth in OYA’s care, focusing on Spanish-speaking clients and meaningful access to rights and services.

You will collaborate with county agencies, build a referral network of culturally specific providers, and support restorative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or related field, or three years of related experience.
• Experience providing direct services or advocacy to victims is preferred.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed advocacy to crime victims and survivors, explain victims’ rights and the juvenile justice process, and assist with victim impact statements.
• Deliver culturally responsive services with emphasis on access for monolingual Spanish-speaking victims.
• Build and maintain a referral network of victim service providers and community organizations.
• Coordinate with county juvenile departments and district attorney victim advocates to support seamless case transitions.
• Support restorative services, including victim-offender dialog and related programs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Trauma-informed advocacy

Victim services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

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 Coordinator (Bilingual English/Spanish required)

Job Description:

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

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

Salem – CENTRAL OFFICE / EQUITABLE BUILDING

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Victim Advocate Coordinator 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

Desired Attributes:

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.

• 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:

Candidates may be approved for hybrid work. Hybrid work suitability is evaluated based upon business needs at the time of hire. Hybrid work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to:

• 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;OYAIT 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.

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