Housing Advocate

Loudoun Citizens For Social Justice • Leesburg, VA

320d • $57,500 - $63,000

About The Position

LAWS is seeking to hire a Housing Advocate. Do you have a passion and empathy for helping others in stressful situations? Would you like to join a values-driven nonprofit that is committed to a diverse workplace and to supporting staff with ongoing professional growth opportunities? If so, please read on! LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (LAWS) is Loudoun County's designated nonprofit to provide domestic violence and sexual assault survivors with services and supports. In addition to operating an emergency domestic violence shelter and a 24/7 survivor hotline, LAWS provides therapy, advocacy, and legal services to adult, youth, and child victims of domestic and sexual violence. LAWS also operates the Loudoun Child Advocacy Center for child abuse victims, and it works to stop violence before it starts with prevention and outreach programming. LAWS also runs The Resourceful Woman in downtown Leesburg - a thrift store that benefits LAWS services and provides survivors with clothing and household items. Our mission is to provide victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse with safety, hope, and empowerment services to live as survivors free from the effects of violence. All services are confidential and free of charge. The work of the LAWS team is well-respected, rewarding, and important!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, sociology, public health, human development, education, or associated degree.
• 1 year experience in direct human services role in housing case management or navigation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.
• Demonstrated ability to be trauma-informed and survivor-centered in high stress direct services work; demonstrated knowledge of self-care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Housing First, CoC, HUD and HMIS systems.
• General understanding of cultural humility and language access.
• Bilingual proficiency (written and spoken) in a language other than English and culture prevalent in Loudoun County.

Responsibilities

• Support survivors of domestic violence in securing and maintaining safe, stable housing.
• Empower survivors through advocacy, financial assistance, and connections to essential resources.
• Help survivors transition to independent living and achieve long-term housing stability.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Retirement plan (3% match)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree