Domestic Violence Advocacy Manager

JCI Empresarios La Paz; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

AACI is hiring a DV Advocacy Manager in San Jose to lead key components of our domestic violence and anti-human trafficking services. You will oversee the San Jose Family Justice Center program and AACI's anti-human trafficking program, collaborating with Health Center and community partners to create an integrated survivor-support model.

We seek an experienced DV/HT professional who can balance survivor-centered advocacy with operational leadership, guiding staff, managing grants, monitoring

Qualifications

• 4+ years in gender-based violence and/or human trafficking.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• State-mandated 80-hour DV/HT training completed.
• Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Advocate privilege.
• Experience with program operations, grants/contracts, confidential client information, and reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, social justice, or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop advocacy staff for DV/HT services.
• Oversee program operations and ensure quality service delivery.
• Support crisis intervention and safety planning for survivors.
• Manage grants and contract deliverables; monitor outcomes.
• Strengthen community partnerships and collaborations.

Skills

Gender-based violence

Human trafficking

Supervisory experience

Grants management

Program operations

Confidential information handling

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Nonprofit

Published 8 days ago

Domestic Violence Advocacy Manager

AACI- San Jose, California

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near San Jose, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Start Date

September 28, 2026

Education

4-Year Degree Required

Experience Level

Managerial

Salary

USD $70,000 - $82,000 / year

Cause Areas

Children & Youth, Family, Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement

Description

AACI is hiring a DV Advocacy Manager to lead key components of our domestic violence and anti-human trafficking services in San Jose.

This position oversees the San Jose Family Justice Center program and AACI's anti-human trafficking program while working closely with our Health Center and community partners to create an integrated approach to supporting survivors.

We're looking for an experienced DV/HT professional who understands both sides of this work: compassionate, survivor-centered advocacy and the operational leadership required to sustain strong programs.

You’ll lead and develop advocacy staff, oversee program operations, support crisis intervention and safety planning, manage grants and contract deliverables, monitor outcomes, strengthen community partnerships, and help ensure survivors are connected to the resources they need.

Required Experience

• 4+ years working in gender-based/intimate partner violence and/or human trafficking
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• State-mandated 80-hour Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking training completed
• Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Advocate privilege
• Experience with program operations, grants/contracts, confidential client information, and reporting

Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, social justice, or a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience is required.

If you're ready to bring your advocacy experience into a leadership role that combines survivor services, community partnerships, and program development, we'd love to connect.

Benefits

This is a hybrid San Jose-based position offering comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with match, and eligibility for the State Loan Forgiveness Program.

Location

Hybrid

Work must be performed in or near San Jose, CA

Associated Location

2400 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, USA