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Career Opportunities

Join our teams in Stamford and Norwalk and help us work to provide effective services, support and education for the prevention and elimination of domestic violence across our Connecticut communities. To apply, please email your resume to the manager listed for each position.

The Prevention Educator focuses on educating youth and communities about the prevention and elimination of domestic violence through educational programming, age-appropriate workshops, outreach, and awareness campaigns. The role includes organizing and participating in public events, task forces, and initiatives such as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It requires maintaining accurate records, creating safe spaces for discussion, and developing social-emotional skills in participants. The individual collaborates with culturally specific communities, provides training and outreach to underserved communities and Spanish speaking populations, implements survivor-centered strategies, and builds strong community relationships.

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Submit a resume and a compelling letter of interest via email. All cover letters and resumes should be sent as ONE PDF DOCUMENT titled “Last Name Cover Letter and Resume” to [email protected]. Please title emails as DVCC (title of specific position) Search in the Subject Line. 

The Housing Advocate plays a critical role in providing housing advocacy and case management services to survivors/victims of domestic violence and/or human trafficking.

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To apply, please email your resume to Elizabeth at [email protected]

Residential Advocate

Multiple Positions:
  • Norwalk Safe House 7am-3pm
  • Norwalk Safe House every other weekend 11pm-7am
  • Stamford Safe House every weekend 7am-3pm
  • Stamford Safe House every other weekend 3pm-11pm
  • Stamford Safe House every other weekend 11pm-7am
While maintaining a secure residential environment, the Residential Advocate provides supportive counseling, advocacy, safety planning and educational services to adults and children who reside in safe houses.

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Submit a resume and a compelling letter of interest via email. All cover letters and resumes should be sent as ONE PDF DOCUMENT titled “Last Name Cover Letter and Resume” to [email protected]. Please title emails as DVCC (title of specific position) Search in the Subject Line.

The Manager of Housing & Economic Empowerment Programs provides leadership, supervision, and program oversight for a team supporting survivors of domestic violence, and human trafficking. This position ensures high-quality delivery of rapid rehousing services, housing advocacy, financial empowerment support, and employment navigation. The Manager is responsible for ensuring all program activities comply with federal, state, and funder requirements— including HUD, DOH, CCADV, and internal agency standards—while maintaining a trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive approach. The Manager supports staff through training, coaching, case consultation, and operational guidance, and plays a key role in partnership development and systems coordination within the housing and homeless services continuum.

 

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Submit a resume and a compelling letter of interest via email. All cover letters and resumes should be sent as ONE PDF DOCUMENT titled “Last Name Cover Letter and Resume” to [email protected]. Please title emails as DVCC (title of specific position) Search in the Subject Line.

The Housing and Economic Empowerment Advocate provides trauma informed counseling around financial abuse, employment, housing, and domestic violence. Works closely with community partners to connect clients to additional services to create a strong network of support.

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Submit a resume and a compelling letter of interest via email. All cover letters and resumes should be sent as ONE PDF DOCUMENT titled “Last Name Cover Letter and Resume” to [email protected]. Please title emails as DVCC (title of specific position) Search in the Subject Line.

Goal: To assist survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking in rapidly attaining safe, permanent housing and maintaining long-term housing stability.

The Rapid Rehousing Housing (RRH) Specialist provides direct housing services in accordance with the RRH Program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through a grant from the Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH). This position supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking in locating, securing, and stabilizing safe housing. The Housing Specialist will coordinate housing relocation, stabilization services, and financial assistance with the goal of helping survivors obtain permanent housing within 30 days or less.

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Submit a resume and a compelling letter of interest via email. All cover letters and resumes should be sent as ONE PDF DOCUMENT titled “Last Name Cover Letter and Resume” to [email protected]. Please title emails as DVCC (title of specific position) Search in the Subject Line.

The primary role of the Housing Advocate is to provide housing advocacy and case management services to survivors/victims of domestic violence and/or human trafficking. Case management, using a DV housing first approach, will include trauma- informed, survivor-centered approaches to housing stabilization, rebuilding selfesteem, develop essential life skills, and establish financial independence by supporting their goals to increase income and self-sufficiency. Additionally, as is required in state standards and best-practice models, domestic violence advocates will provide survivors and their children with counseling, risk assessment, safety planning, goal setting, resources, and referrals to other support services.

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Submit a resume and a compelling letter of interest via email. All cover letters and resumes should be sent as ONE PDF DOCUMENT titled “Last Name Cover Letter and Resume” to [email protected]. Please title emails as DVCC (title of specific position) Search in the Subject Line.

The Communications and Media Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications and media plans that enhance DVCC’s visibility, strengthensits brand, and supportsits programs and fundraising efforts. This role includes managing digital content, media relations, social media, and external communications.

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Submit a resume and a compelling letter of interest via email. All cover letters and resumes should be sent as ONE PDF DOCUMENT titled “Last Name Cover Letter and Resume” to [email protected]. Please title emails as DVCC (title of specific position) Search in the Subject Line.