ADVOCAP, Inc., is an established, recognized leader with over 60 years of experience in delivering effective anti-poverty and self-sufficiency programs and services. We are a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency committed to our mission of “creating opportunities for people and communities to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency.”
ADVOCAP is seeking to hire a strong leader and effective manager for our homeless prevention programs. The Homeless Prevention Director promotes self-sufficiency, innovation, advocacy, and community engagement to effectively address the needs and concerns of homeless individuals and families, and those vulnerable to homelessness. This position is part of ADVOCAP’s Leadership Team and is key to local housing coalition efforts. The Homeless Prevention Department has many grants and contracts to provide needed services in our three-county service area.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Models and promotes ADVOCAP’s mission and corporate values in the agency and the community and actively participates in the agency’s leadership team and in community collaborations.
- Hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision of Homeless Development Specialists who respond to the basic needs of individuals and families in crisis, and who provide coaching for those pursuing self-sufficiency.
- Responsible for grant applications, timely reports, and grant management.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships between Agency staff, local, state, and federal funding sources as well as community partnerships.
- Foster intra- and inter-agency relationships to increase opportunities for participants to achieve economic stability.
- Review and analyze financial reports for the department and manage resources within the Agency and funding source policies and procedures.
- Creates additional opportunities to help individuals and household achieve their goals for self-sufficiency.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- A bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, seven years of previous human services work experience of which 2+ were in a supervisory or management role.
- Computer software skills are necessary to establish and maintain participant records, oversee database systems, and generate and disseminate reports.
- Ability to facilitate meetings, provide training, and develop collaborative relationships.
- Knowledge of poverty, trauma-informed care, and barriers to self-sufficiency.
- Understanding and appreciation for ADVOCAP’s mission, vision, and values.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and develop rapport and trust with those experiencing homelessness.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and vehicle liability insurance coverage.
- Acceptable drug screen and comprehensive background check.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary in the $69,000+ annual range. ADVOCAP has an excellent benefits package. This full-time position will have access to health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, vacation, sick, and holiday pay, and our employer-contribution 401k.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a resume and include a cover letter that highlights your relevant background and desire for the position. Applications received by October 26, 2026 will receive primary consideration.
Please use our online employment form
or, submit resumes with cover letter to:
Human Resources, ADVOCAP, Inc.,
PO Box 1108, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1108 OR
FAX 920-922-7214 OR
Email hr@advocap.org
