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:

Case Manager
Under the direction of the Residential Case Manager Supervisor, the Case Manager is responsible for providing crisis intervention, advocacy, accessing the needs of residential clients, and implementing case plans for individuals and/or families whose lives have been impacted by relationship violence. The Case Manager is responsible for providing supportive services to clients that focus on securing permanent housing, employment, and childcare while utilizing best practices of trauma informed care. The Case Manager will work closely with community partners to ensure clients have access to resources and services that will further support self-sufficiency, safety, and housing security.  Click here for more info and to apply.

Children’s Advocate (Part-Time)
Under the supervision of the Therapeutic Program Supervisor, the 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 Children’s Advocate acts as an ambassador for Human Options and provides presentations, trainings, and program updates related to domestic violence and children. The Children’s Advocate may be required to work some evening, weekend, and overnight hours to cover Hotline and assist in agency events.  Click here for more info and to apply.

Family Stabilization Family Support Advocate

The role of the Family Stabilization Family Support Advocate (FSFSA) is a full-time position.  The FSFSA role falls under the direction of the Clinical and Outreach Program Supervisor and forms part of the Westminster Family Resource Center (WFRC) and Newport Mesa (NMFRC) collaborative within the Families and Communities Together (FaCT) grant and the County’s CalWorks Welfare to Work (WTW) Family Stabilization Program. The FS 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 with referrals directly from the county’s CalWork’s WTW – Family Stabilization Program. click here for more info and to apply.

Grant Coordinator
The Grant Coordinator collaborates with Human Options leadership team and staff to explore funding needs, develop solicitation strategies, prospect research, structure and write proposals, develop collateral materials, complete reporting, complete necessary follow-up, and provide post-award support to staff overseeing grant-funded projects. Key duties involve writing comprehensive and compelling proposals, submitting timely reports, keeping accurate records, and mobilizing the team to contribute. The ideal candidate for this position is self-motivated, able to work independently while communicating frequently with team members and is comfortable managing multiple competing deadlines. Click here for more info and to apply.

Hotline Advocate – (Overnight Friday and Saturday)
Under the direction of the Program Manager, 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.

Hotline Advocate – Relief (On-Call)

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, the Hotline Advocate – Relief will be available to take shifts in the evening, overnight, weekends, or holidays. This position will be responsible for answering our 24-hour Hotline and will provide oversight of our Shelter and Second Step properties. The Hotline Advocate-Relief 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. Click here for more info and to apply.

Innovations and Strategic Impact Director 

Human Options seeks a full-time Innovation and Design Thinking Director to assist the organiztaion as they integrate principles of design thinking and project-based learning into Human Options culture and lifesaving programs. A member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this individual serves as the primary ambassador for Human Options design thinking efforts and its Healthy Relationships Innovation Labs. Click here for more info and to apply.

Under the supervision of the Prevention & Community Education Director, the Prevention Educator develops and implements educational and outreach presentations, programs and activities for youth and adults, focusing on healthy relationships, intimate partner violence, teen dating violence, bullying and other topics as it relates.  The Prevention Educator travels and works primarily in Orange County, working closely with school districts, Family Resource Centers, local universities, faith-based organizations and community groups. The Educator will maintain and establish new community partnerships to drive education and outreach for violence prevention education and awareness. Will recruit for participants to join groups and opportunities and to assist in the agency’s domestic violence outreach and prevention education efforts throughout target communities. 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.

Site Administrator 

Under the direction of the Residential Services Manager, the Site Administrator coordinates site support services, including program, and administrative assistance, and facilities management. This position will work closely with staff, outside vendors, volunteers, donors, and clients to provide a full range of support to facility management, process and collect forms and fees, explaining policies and procedures, order supplies and services. Schedule is Monday – Friday, however nights and weekends may be required. Click here for more info and to apply. 

*Last updated 12/5/22

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