Cornerstone Advocacy Service
Our Mission:
Cornerstone disrupts violence through advocacy, support, and prevention. We partner with individuals, families, and organizations to build communities free from harm.
Summary of Cornerstone
Cornerstone is a $5.5 million organization that provides comprehensive services for individuals and families in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking or general crime. Our offices are located in Bloomington and Minneapolis. Learn more at www.cornerstonemn.org.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, and worksites.
BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary range: $19.00-$21.65/hour Sign-on bonus: $500 sign-on bonus ($250 paid out after completing 90-day introductory period and $250 paid out after completing six months of employment) Job Summary: The Community Economic and Empowerment Services (CEES) Rapid Rehousing Housing Advocate is responsible for providing wraparound support services to families enrolled in our scattered site housing program that have been impacted by domestic violence, human trafficking/exploitation, or sexual violence. Essential Functions:
Provide individualized, trauma-informed case management and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence and their families. Assist clients in developing and working toward individualized housing stability plans. Support clients in navigating housing systems, including applications, lease signings, inspections, and move-ins. Advocate for clients with landlords and property management companies, ensuring fair treatment and addressing housing issues. Assist participants enrolling in other CAS supportive services such as Economic Education, Individual Development Accounts, Clinical Services, and Childcare. Respond to crises as needed, de-escalating situations and ensuring safety and support for clients. Conduct regular home visits to assess safety and support needs. Help clients access supportive services such as employment training, financial literacy, healthcare, and mental health care. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services provided, including case notes, service plans, and data reporting. Monitor client progress and ensure compliance with program goals and grant requirements. Collaborate with the housing team to support effective delivery service and continuous improvement. Build and maintain relationships with community partners including housing authorities, landlords, and other social service providers. Assist with outreach and community education efforts around housing rights for domestic violence survivors. Collaborate with advocates in providing wraparound advocacy services for families participating in our other programming to provide comprehensive support for the entire family unit. Assure data entry is completed accurately in Apricot database and other tracking methods. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor that support overall program objectives and services to victim/survivors. Preferred Experience & Skillsets: Minimum 2 years of experience working with survivors of domestic violence or in a housing advocacy role. Equivalent experience considered. Understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, trauma, and intersectional barriers faced by survivors. Knowledge of housing programs, tenant rights, and public benefits systems. Strong advocacy, crisis intervention, and interpersonal communication skills. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities and those who may be Deaf/Hard of Hearing, to perform the essential functions. EEO Statement: Cornerstone strives for a fully inclusive work environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran, disability, age, marital or familial, and/or with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary range: $19.00-$21.65/hour Sign-on bonus: $500 sign-on bonus ($250 paid out after completing 90-day introductory period and $250 paid out after completing six months of employment) Job Summary: The Community Economic and Empowerment Services (CEES) Rapid Rehousing Housing Advocate is responsible for providing wraparound support services to families enrolled in our scattered site housing program that have been impacted by domestic violence, human trafficking/exploitation, or sexual violence. Essential Functions:
Provide individualized, trauma-informed case management and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence and their families. Assist clients in developing and working toward individualized housing stability plans. Support clients in navigating housing systems, including applications, lease signings, inspections, and move-ins. Advocate for clients with landlords and property management companies, ensuring fair treatment and addressing housing issues. Assist participants enrolling in other CAS supportive services such as Economic Education, Individual Development Accounts, Clinical Services, and Childcare. Respond to crises as needed, de-escalating situations and ensuring safety and support for clients. Conduct regular home visits to assess safety and support needs. Help clients access supportive services such as employment training, financial literacy, healthcare, and mental health care. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services provided, including case notes, service plans, and data reporting. Monitor client progress and ensure compliance with program goals and grant requirements. Collaborate with the housing team to support effective delivery service and continuous improvement. Build and maintain relationships with community partners including housing authorities, landlords, and other social service providers. Assist with outreach and community education efforts around housing rights for domestic violence survivors. Collaborate with advocates in providing wraparound advocacy services for families participating in our other programming to provide comprehensive support for the entire family unit. Assure data entry is completed accurately in Apricot database and other tracking methods. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor that support overall program objectives and services to victim/survivors. Preferred Experience & Skillsets: Minimum 2 years of experience working with survivors of domestic violence or in a housing advocacy role. Equivalent experience considered. Understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, trauma, and intersectional barriers faced by survivors. Knowledge of housing programs, tenant rights, and public benefits systems. Strong advocacy, crisis intervention, and interpersonal communication skills. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities and those who may be Deaf/Hard of Hearing, to perform the essential functions. EEO Statement: Cornerstone strives for a fully inclusive work environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran, disability, age, marital or familial, and/or with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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