DV Housing & Economic Empowerment Advocate

Harbor House; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor House in Orlando, FL is seeking a Domestic Violence Advocate - Housing Coordinator to implement housing and economic empowerment programs for survivors. You will identify affordable housing, coordinate services, and provide ongoing advocacy and crisis support to clients in a community-based setting.

Responsibilities include tracking service delivery, maintaining confidential records, and coordinating with housing managers to support clients’ rapid rehousing goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or high school/equivalency with four years in the battered women's movement.
• Minimum of one year in case management, preferably in a domestic violence program.
• 1–3 years of financial, credit, and/or employment counseling experience.
• Professional experience may substitute formal education at the CEO’s discretion.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist survivors in identifying and securing affordable housing; implement economic empowerment programs.
• Conduct follow-up meetings to assess progress and refine service plans; provide advocacy and crisis support.
• Maintain accurate client records, ensure audit-ready documentation and confidentiality.
• Cover the shelter occasionally and implement safety procedures as needed.

Skills

Case management

Homelessness & HUD

Financial literacy

Rapid ReHousing

Crisis intervention

Support groups

Leadership

English/Spanish

Creole (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or high school/equivalency with 4 years in battered women's movement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

Harbor House in Orlando, FL is seeking a Domestic Violence Advocate - Housing Coordinator to implement housing and economic empowerment programs for survivors. You will identify affordable housing, coordinate services, and provide ongoing advocacy and crisis support to clients in a community-based setting.

Responsibilities include tracking service delivery, maintaining confidential records, and coordinating with housing managers to support clients’ rapid rehousing goals.