HUMAN OPTIONS JOB OPPORTUNITIES
At Human Options, we are committed to a supportive work environment where employees care deeply about making positive changes in the lives of our clients—and each other.
If you believe that we all play an important role in breaking the cycle of domestic violence, join us in making a life-changing difference for survivors of trauma and relationship violence.
Each and every day, we work together to help anyone who has been affected by relationship violence, build and thrive in healthy relationships and gain emotional and economic independence.
Together, we CAN break the cycle of relationship violence.
Our current openings include:
Reporting to the Clinical and Outreach Service Manager, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for entering statistical and analytical data into Human Options’ databases and general administrative support. Click here for more info and to apply.
Children’s Activity Leader (Part-Time)
Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Children’s Activity Leader (CAL) plans and uses structured age-appropriate curriculum to assist children in building social, emotional, fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, and language skills, as well as tools specifically relevant to the population such as safety planning. The Children’s Activity Leader requires an elevated level of self-awareness, interpersonal communication, organization, and flexibility. Click here for more info and to apply.
Under the direction of the Chief Operations Officer (COO), the Clinical Director effectively leads all facets of Clinical Services for Human Options, ensuring alignment with external trends, partnerships, and the principles of trauma-informed care. The Clinical Director will supervise staff at multiple locations throughout Orange County. As a senior leadership team member, the Clinical Director provides critical leadership to clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure services are delivered with sensitivity to the effects of trauma experienced by clients and an emphasis on healing and self-sufficiency. The Clinical Director develops effective strategies and service delivery metrics to ensure that all agency therapeutic programs comply with contractual requirements and are aligned to address eligible clients’ emotional well-being holistically. Click here for more info and to apply.
Corporate and Community Engagement Coordinator
Under the direction of the Development Director, the Corporate and Community Engagement Coordinator will help expand and execute strategic priorities, support the implementation of special events, and drive meaningful volunteer experiences. Community Engagement at Human Options is a vital role in outreach and communicating not only what we do but why we do it. Our Corporate and Community Engagement Coordinator gives voice to the passion we have for ending relationship violence in Orange County. Click here for more info and to apply.
Family Support Advocate (Minnie Street FRC)
Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor at the Minnie Street Family Resource Center (MSFRC), the Family Support Advocate (FSA) is part of the collaborative within the Families and Communities Together (FaCT) grant. The FSA is responsible for providing comprehensive case management and family advocacy services to Human Options’ clients who may or may not have experienced domestic violence. The FSA is responsible for screening clients, ensuring participants access services, follow up with participants, as needed, complete pre and post assessment tools, perform home visits as needed, participate in outreach events, work closely with internal and community partners in other Social Services Agencies, and prepare and submit data and reports as required by grants. Click here for more info and to apply.
Hotline/Residential Advocate (Overnight W/Th and Mid Saturday)
Under the direction of the Hotline Supervisor, this position will be responsible for answering our 24-hour Hotline and will provide oversight of our Shelter and Second Step properties. The Overnight Hotline Advocate will be responsible for conducting telephonic and in person intakes for victims of domestic violence, seeking shelter and will support shelter clients during evening and overnight hours. This position is Wednesday and Thursday from 10:45pm-6:45am and Saturday 10:30a-7p. Click here for more info and to apply.
Hotline/Residential Advocate- Relief
Under the direction of the Hotline Supervisor, this position will be responsible for answering our 24-hour Hotline and will provide oversight of our Shelter and Second Step properties. The Overnight Hotline Advocate will be responsible for conducting telephonic and in-person intakes for victims of domestic violence, seeking shelter and will support shelter clients during evening and overnight hours. The Hotline Advocate works closely with all Emergency Shelter staff to ensure that Shelter services and programs operate under the guidelines of trauma informed care and voluntary services. Click here for more info and to apply.
Under the direction of the Residential Case Management Supervisor, the Housing Advocate assists survivors of domestic violence to secure and maintain stable housing while practicing trauma-informed care, advocacy, crisis intervention, and providing referrals at Residential and Family Resource Centers. This position requires strong communication, organization, creativity, attention to detail, and motivation to collaborate with internal and external community services, partners, and programs. The Housing Advocate will work closely with community partners, property managers, and landlords to ensure they receive accurate rental assistance funds and that clients can access resources and services that will further support self-sufficiency, safety, and housing security. Click here for more info and to apply.
Under the supervision of the Therapeutic Program Supervisor, the Lead Children’s Advocate will provide one on one interaction with children and parents, as well as group facilitation for children and adolescents. This position requires use of various evidence-based curriculums and psychoeducational materials related to domestic violence. The Lead Children’s Advocate acts as an ambassador for Human Options and provides presentations, training, and program updates related to domestic violence and children. The Lead Children’s Advocate will be required to work evenings and weekends, as needed. and assist in agency events. Click here for more info and to apply.
Under the supervision of the Legal Advocacy Program Supervisor, the Legal Advocate conducts initial assessments with domestic violence clients to identify existing or anticipated legal issues, and provides education, referrals, direct services, and resources to support clients. This position educates clients on their legal options available and works with the client to achieve the legal goals that the advocate and client have created. Click here for more info and to apply.
Reporting to a Clinical Supervisor, the Mental Health Therapist provides direct clinical and psychoeducational services to individuals (adults and minors), families, and groups. The Mental Health Therapist facilitates client education, support groups, and promotes domestic violence awareness and prevention through community outreach. Click here for more info and to apply.
Mental Health Therapist (Westminster & Oakview FRC’s)
Reporting to a Clinical Supervisor, the Mental Health Therapist provides direct clinical and psychoeducational services to individuals (adults and minors), families, and groups. The Mental Health Therapist facilitates client education, support groups, and promotes domestic violence awareness and prevention through community outreach. Click here for more info and to apply.
Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Residential Director is responsible for all facets of Residential services, locations, and programs, including Safety Net, Emergency Shelter, Second Step, Third Step, and Rapid-Rehousing, aligning with external trends and partnerships. The Residential Director ensures services are delivered with sensitivity to the effects of trauma experienced by clients, emphasizing healing and self-sufficiency and aligned to quickly re-house and stabilize eligible clients under HUD’s Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program requirements. The Residential Director implements strategies to ensure all services comply with contractual requirements. Click here for more info and to apply.
Under Human Options seeks a detail-oriented person with excellent organizational skills to be part of the administrative staff. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for performing accounting functions essential to the operation of the organization in accordance with Human Options’ standard procedures and GAAP. The Senior Accountant will maintain and analyze accounting records, prepare accounting schedules, reports and financial statements, ensure compliance with accounting principles and organization’s policies, procedures, grants and contracts. The position reports to the Director of Finance. Click here for more info and to apply.
*Last updated 9/22/23
Human Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.
Human Options is a drug-free workplace. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. If you meet the minimum qualification, you will be contacted to further the application process.
No phone calls, outside agencies, or recruiters. We value work life balance and many of our positions offer flexible work schedules—depending on program needs
