Careers
Join Our Team
Doorways creates pathways out of domestic violence, sexual assault, and homelessness, leading to safe, stable, and empowered lives. Our fully and dually state-accredited programs range from youth-driven prevention, aiming to make violence less likely to occur, to emergency shelter, services, and supportive housing for survivors impacted by abuse and assault.
We believe that good organizations are made up of good people, and we strive for excellence in pursuit of our mission through the values that guide our work.
If you believe your values, experience and skills would complement our mission, please join our team!
Voted 2024 Non-Profit of the Year by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Current Openings
See current opportunities and submit your application online today.
Please click here to visit the Doorways Careers portal.
Doorways is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All of our employment decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate in any employment actions based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
Doorways is a drug-free workplace committed to the safety and well-being of all employees. Doorways prohibits the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of controlled substances or marijuana within the workplace.
Every single day, our team members are on the front lines, answering crisis calls, providing safe shelter, offering advocacy, counseling and support, and leading prevention efforts. All of this, 24/7, rain or shine, throughout our community. Their kindness, compassion, and amazing advocacy skills truly change the trajectory of people’s journeys and lives. I’m incredibly proud to be part of this mighty team of wonderful humans.
—Diana Ortiz, President and CEO
Our Benefits
We offer a robust benefits program aimed at providing a healthy standard of living for our full-time and part-time employees. Benefits include:
Competitive and Equitable Base Pay
Competitive, equitable compensation with strong offers reflecting skills, experience, market, and internal consistency.
Health and Wellness Programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance supporting employees and families.
Retirement Plans with Employer Contributions
Pre-tax or Roth retirement savings options enhanced through valuable employer contribution matching.
Pre-Tax Accounts
Tax-advantaged accounts help employees manage healthcare, dependent care, and insurance expenses.
Paid Time Off
Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and federal holidays support rest and flexibility.
Work-Life Balance
Flexible schedules and supportive programs help employees balance work, family, and wellness.
This list is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of benefits or employment. Doorways reserves the right to amend, modify or terminate, in whole or in part, any of these benefits plans or programs at any time, and without notice.
Our Culture
Our Values
Our values guide us in all that we do. Our staff identified Doorways’ core values as Equity, Empathy, Trauma-Informed Care, Collaboration, Empowerment, Integrity & Accountability, and Respect. Learn more about these values.
Our Trauma-Informed Approach
As a trauma-informed organization, our core value of trauma-informed care extends to our staff as well as our clients. When designing our recently opened Community Services Center, home to our staff offices and Revive counseling program, Doorways applied trauma-informed principles to create a warm, welcoming environment.
At Doorways, you will find a variety of spaces designed for individual work, private meetings, and group collaboration, as well as space like Lila’s Cafe for communal gatherings.
Our Impact
90%
broke the cycle of violence
150
survivors sheltered in one year
80%
maintained permanent housing
Volunteer with Doorways
Volunteers are an essential part of the Doorways team! Volunteers do everything from frontline service to fundraising. Without our volunteers, Doorways couldn’t deliver the life-changing services and lasting results we do. Learn more about our group and individual volunteer opportunities.