Saving Grace is a team of people that are part of something bigger than ourselves. We embrace our purpose . We are empowered by our mission to offer safety, hope, and healing to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. We engage Central Oregon to build life free from violence. We are a diverse group of people who come to this work from all walks of life. Some of us have many years' experience working in social services; others come to this work bringing skills they gained through lived experiences or learned working in other sectors. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities we serve. People with various work histories and lived experiences are encouraged to apply. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+, older adults, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. If this sounds like work you feel compelled to do, too, we invite you to explore employment opportunities with us! Saving Grace is seeking a Post Separation Legal Advocate to join our Legal Services Team! This position is 100% on-site in Bend, Oregon. The Post-Separation Legal Advocate provides a wide range of services including safety planning, crisis counseling and ongoing assistance with civil legal matters, case coordination, help with basic needs and referrals to community partners and other services of Saving Grace. They will provide trauma-informed support for parent survivors of intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault who are involved with Mary's Place Supervised Visitation & Safe Exchange program. One to two years working with domestic violence, social services or a related field or any combination of work/life experience relevant to the work will be considered. Understanding of social justice and experience working effectively with underserved and marginalized populations is encouraged. Bi-lingual (Spanish) desirable but not required. Saving Grace offers a competitive total compensation package! The hourly rate for our Post Separation Legal Advocate starts at $22.72/hr, depending on experience, (eligible for a 5% bilingual differential). This position is full time, 35 hours per week. Saving Grace also offers 3 weeks of PTO in the first year for benefitted employees that elevates to over 6 weeks of PTO at your four-year anniversary and 12 paid holidays - all Federal Holidays plus International Women's Day, Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, and a floating holiday to be used at the employee's discretion. As part of the complete compensation package, Saving Grace offers benefits which include medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as a 3-5% match of employee contributions to a 403(b) account and a childcare reimbursement stipend. Saving Grace is a supportive environment for working parents. We offer regular compensation adjustments, paid training, and a sincere commitment to being an employer of choice focused on self-care. Saving Grace does not have any degree or educational requirements or expectations. For a complete job description and more information and how to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter, please see our website at www.saving-grace.org/employment. Saving Grace provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, (dis)ability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saving Grace complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities.

Pay:

From $22.72 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person