Prevention Education Coordinator $23.11+ DOE

Volunteers of America Oregon•Portland, OR

17d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1896, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to meeting the needs of our community. Through our innovative programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we deliver life-changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment. At VOA Oregon, each staff member is part of a compassionate, mission-driven team working collaboratively to create lasting, meaningful, positive change. Every role contributes to the clients we serve and the mission we advance together. This work matters. Are you ready to join an organization committed to service, inclusion, and employee support? Read on to learn more and apply today!

Requirements

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.
Advocate Privileged State Certification within the first two weeks of hire.
Selected candidates complete a criminal history background check and receive authorization from the State of Oregon’s Background Check Unit.
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.
Selected candidates be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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.
Experience providing supportive services, advocacy, or case management within community-based, social service, or crisis response settings is strongly preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Medical insurance with employer-paid coverage (employee medical premiums start at $66.23 per paycheck)
Dental and vision plans offered at 100% employee cost
Employer-provided life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
403(b) retirement plan with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months on the job, regardless of employee participation
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan, with accruals of 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second year, and 26 days in the third year
80 hours of frontloaded sick time (prorated in the first year), resetting annually on January 1
10 paid holidays each year, plus 3 personal holidays (prorated in the first year)
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, most VOA Oregon employees qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which may help reduce or eliminate federal student loan debt after 10 years of qualifying payments.
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Access to other voluntary benefits and employee discounts