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:
Under the direction of the Case Management 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.
Community Engagement Facilitator
Under the supervision of the Minnie Street and Newport Mesa Family Resource Center (FRC) Program Supervisors, the Community Engagement Facilitator will have the responsibility of coordinating the work of the Community Engagement Advisory Committee (CEAC) and Youth Action Council (YAC), who volunteer their time at both Newport Mesa and Minnie Street Family Resource Centers. The Community Engagement Facilitator oversees the recruitment, organization, and leads the CEAC and YAC members by facilitating meetings, events, and training to work collaboratively to support MSFRC and NMFRC. Additionally, the Community Engagement Facilitator takes part in facilitating the Personal Empowerment Program in the Family Resource Centers to provide survivors of domestic violence with the education and empowerment to decrease and/or prevent abuse in intimate relationships. This position will work from the Minnie Street and the Newport Mesa FRCs. Click here for more info and to apply.
Under the direction of the Development Director, the Development Associate is responsible for providing skilled support to the fundraising team. This includes database management: entering, reporting, evaluating, and analyzing data. The Development Associate will also be responsible for supporting donor communications, overseeing mailing list management, overseeing donor/prospect research, as well as supporting fundraising events, marketing, and communications. It is a fast-paced position that requires proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the donor database (Raiser’s Edge) administration, demonstrates success in problem solving, and the ability to multi-task. The role is responsible for managing timelines and multi-tasking on several projects simultaneously. Click here for more info and to apply.
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 (Thursday to Monday)
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 Hotline Advocate is responsible for conducting telephonic and in-person intakes for victims of domestic violence, seeking shelter and will support shelter clients. 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/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 Hotline Advocate is responsible for conducting telephonic and in-person intakes for victims of domestic violence, seeking shelter and will support shelter clients. 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.
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.
Newport Mesa Family Resource Center Program Supervisor
Under the supervision of the Community Based Services Manager, the Newport Mesa (NM) Family Resource Center (FRC) Program Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the Family Resource Center. The NMFRC Program Supervisor coordinates service providers, supervises staff, compiles statistical and financial data for various reports, coordinates governance and policy procedure development, and prepares and monitors program budget. In addition, the NMFRC Program Supervisor also facilitates community involvement in the CEAC, performs outreach to community businesses and schools, educates FRC services within the community, initiates outreach to new partners and service providers, and addresses public inquiries regarding services, procedures, operations and regulations. Click here for more info and to apply.
Under the supervision of the Prevention and 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 Prevention Educator will maintain and establish new community partnerships to drive education and outreach for violence prevention education and awareness. The Prevention Educator will recruit participants to join groups, 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 the supervision of the Residential Director, the Residential Coordinator assists the Residential Director with program facilities, staff, and is expected to be available to provide agency-wide on-call services for clients in crisis, after hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed. This position will work closely with staff, outside vendors, partners, volunteers, donors, and clients to provide a full range of support to program and facility management, process and collect forms and fees, explain policies and procedures, order supplies and services. Click here for more info and to apply.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Senior Development Director serves as a key senior leadership member and is responsible for fostering a culture of philanthropy within the organization. The Senior Development Director designs, leads, and executes all development strategies and activities for Human Options. The Senior Development Director oversees the enhancing and building of the Agency’s volunteer program. The Senior Development Director maintains accountability and compliance standards for all donors and funding sources. The Senior Development Director must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines, as well as having the ability to thrive in an environment that requires significant initiative, anticipation of project needs, management of multiple projects at once, and collaborating among many team members both internal and external to Human Options. Click here for more info and to apply.
*Last updated 7/22/24
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
