Domestic Violence Shelter Director

Runs a shelter that gives survivors of domestic violence a safe, secret place to live.

A day in the life

Checks on families who arrived overnight, handles a broken water heater, and meets with a donor. Trains staff on safety, since the shelter's location must stay secret.

Pay over a career

Starting
$48k
Typical
$68k
High
$100k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 8 years after high school. Bachelor's in social work or related plus several years of advocacy experience.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Social Work, Nonprofit Management.

Outlook

Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with grants and admin; keeping survivors safe in a secret shelter and leading staff stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Psychology, Business, Sociology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9151.

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