Community Empowerment Advocate

FacetsCares; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, and vision

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Generous leave including holidays and

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Long-Term Disability and Short-Term 0%

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage and other expense reimburse/tu

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

FACETS is a nonprofit serving Fairfax County families in poverty, offering wrap-around services and housing support. The Education and Community Development Advocate (CDA) helps assess community needs, provides case management, and develops adult/youth programming in public housing to empower residents out of poverty.

The CDA also supervises volunteers and interns, represents FACETS publicly, and handles data and events aligned with the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual ability is a plus (Spanish/Arabic).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management, including client assessment, individualized client action plan, and crisis intervention.
• Maintain and archive client data in agency guidelines; timely reporting to Team Leader.
• Develop and implement adult and youth programming to serve community needs.
• Plan and coordinate events that advance the organization’s mission (e.g., back-to-school events, drives).
• Assist walk-in clients during designated walk-in case management periods.
• Train and supervise volunteers to maintain program standards and safety.
• Oversee interns as Task Supervisor and support learning goals.
• Represent FACETS and the ECD program in the community in line with the agency's ethics.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by SCDA or Team Leader.

Skills

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Clear written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Driver's license and reliable vehicle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FACETS is a nonprofit serving Fairfax County families in poverty, offering wrap-around services and housing support. The Education and Community Development Advocate (CDA) helps assess community needs, provides case management, and develops adult/youth programming in public housing to empower residents out of poverty.

The CDA also supervises volunteers and interns, represents FACETS publicly, and handles data and events aligned with the organization’s mission.