Housing Advocacy Specialist

Do you have a passion for social justice and improving systems' responses to victims of domestic violence? Are you someone who is invested in our vision that domestic violence can and must come to an end for the next generation? The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is dedicated to reducing, preventing, and educating the community about domestic violence. We are currently seeking a Housing Advocacy Specialist to coordinate the administrative components for domestic violence services.

Our Housing Advocacy Specialists are responsible for such things as:

• Providing ongoing Technical Assistance to DV programs on matters related to housing, especially Rapid Rehousing, homelessness prevention, shelter diversion and flexible funding
• Coordination and Administration of housing projects
• Track and analyze programs and statewide systems' data to identify gaps in service
• Develop and maintain resources as well as creation and delivery of training for staff, programs and other organizational stakeholders

To be considered for this role, you must possess a minimum of five years relevant work experience; experience in social justice, systems advocacy, and social change work; any post-secondary education will be a plus.

 Additionally, the following are required for our Housing Advocacy Specialists:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow strict rules of confidentiality
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, evaluate progress, and adjust activities to complete work within established time frames.
• Ability to travel to programs and the home office within the Commonwealth of PA

This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted position that offers the exciting opportunity to support and guide a dynamic, mission-driven organization as a member of the PCADV's team. PCADV offers very competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://pcadvjobs.prevueaps.com/jobs/150475-62348.html