On-Call VAWA Advisor – Housing & Community Development

ICF

VAWA Advisor providing technical assistance on housing solutions for survivors of domestic violence. Engaging with federal housing programs and implementing VAWA compliance and best practices.

Posted 6/11/2026part-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $89,649 - $152,404 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with a diverse set of stakeholders, including Tribes, Continuums of Care (CoCs), Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), multifamily owners/operators, and service providers, to deliver technical assistance aligned with VAWA requirements and survivor housing protections.
Serve as a subject matter expert on VAWA compliance across HUD programs, including Tribal, single-family, multifamily, and housing counseling, with a focus on emergency transfers, lease bifurcation, confidentiality requirements, and survivor rights.
Provide guidance to grantees and housing providers on integrating trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches into policies, procedures, and service delivery.
Develop and deliver training sessions, conference presentations, workshops, and webinars on VAWA implementation, compliance, and best practices for supporting survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Facilitate technical assistance engagements to assess needs, recommend actionable strategies, and support implementation of VAWA-aligned policies and procedures.
Support the development of tools, templates, and resources (e.g., emergency transfer plans, policies, compliance checklists), as well as reports and policy guidance related to VAWA and housing stability.
Apply a survivor-centered lens across all deliverables, ensuring culturally responsive approaches that address disparities in access to safe housing.
Stay current on HUD guidance, VAWA reauthorizations, and evolving best practices, translating requirements into practical guidance for stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Social and Behavioral Science, Public Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Government, or a related discipline
Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience working with victims of crime, violence, programs like VAWA, including implementation, compliance, and/or technical assistance related to survivor well-being like housing protections.
Strong knowledge of federal programs and regulations, with experience applying VAWA requirements across state, county and federal housing programs (e.g., Tribal, multifamily housing, housing counseling, Continuum of Care (CoC), ESG, or Public Housing programs).
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying VAWA provisions, including emergency transfers, lease bifurcation, confidentiality protections, and survivor rights.
Experience developing and delivering training, workshops, and webinars on VAWA, fair housing, or related compliance topics; facilitating engagements; and presenting to diverse audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

VAWA complianceemergency transferslease bifurcationconfidentiality requirementstrauma-informed approachessurvivor-centered policiestraining developmentworkshop facilitationtechnical assistancepolicy guidance

Soft Skills

stakeholder engagementcommunicationculturally responsive approachesneeds assessmentactionable strategy recommendationpresentation skillscollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

Master’s Degree in Social and Behavioral ScienceMaster’s Degree in Public AdministrationMaster’s Degree in PlanningMaster’s Degree in Public PolicyMaster’s Degree in Government