Civil Criminal Justice Intervention Advocate Bloomington, MN

Position: Civil Criminal Justice Intervention Advocate at Cornerstone Advocacy Service Bloomington, MN

Civil Criminal Justice Intervention Advocate job at Cornerstone Advocacy Service. Bloomington, MN.

Our Mission

Cornerstone disrupts violence through advocacy, support, and prevention. We partner with individuals, families, and organizations to build communities free from harm.

Our Core Values

• Survivor-Centered
• Social Justice
• Well-Being
• Collaboration
• Integrity

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, Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis. Learn more at …

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.

Pay Range

$19.00–$21.63

Unionized Position

Yes

Job Summary

The CCJI Advocate position provides trauma informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive services to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence and sex trafficking. Advocacy responsibilities include providing civil and criminal legal advocacy services to victims/survivors in a knowledgeable, empathetic manner. This position assists with the navigation of working with local law enforcement, prosecutors, probation officers, judges, court personnel and systems professionals to meet the needs of all victims/survivors.

Experience

/ Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human service, social work, psychology, criminal justice or related field or comparable combination of career and life experiences.
• A minimum of 1–2 years’ experience working within the anti-violence field and/or systems (e.g. criminal justice, social services, etc.).
• Completion of 40 Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training required within first 3–6 months of employment.

Hours / Schedule

This is a full-time flexible position, working 40 hours a week. Schedule includes working Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am‑5pm. It will be hybrid – working from Cornerstone’s offices, community partner locations, courts, and some flexibility to work from home.

Required Skills

• Broad knowledge of resources and systems which interface with victims/survivors of violence and the skills to work in both a team and individual setting.
• Ability to work effectively with law enforcement to support both the victims/survivors requested needs and the criminal justice response.
• General understanding of crime victim’s rights, civil remedies, and the criminal justice systems with the understanding additional training will be provided.
• Ability in assessing, deescalating, and communicating in a calm, trauma-informed way with contacts/participants in crisis.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with v/s, concerned persons, and community partners in a friendly, cooperative, and professional manner.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new tasks or assignments and willingness to step in to support the team.
• Enthusiasm for learning and commitment to enhancing skills through training and coaching.
• Experience in working with diverse populations and underserved communities with an understanding of and commitment to anti-oppression work.
• Candidates who are bilingual in English and one of the prevalent languages in our service delivery area (i.e. Spanish, Somali, Hmong) strongly encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge and aptitude with Microsoft Office, client databases, and other related forms of technology.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and reliable vehicle (Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance must be on file with HR).

Duties / Functions Program

• Work collaboratively across all CAS programs.
• Attend departmental staff meetings as scheduled.
• Provide safety planning sessions and one-to-one meetings with victims/survivors.
• Maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.
• Keep accurate records of contacts with and on behalf of victims/survivors.
• Keep abreast of new laws affecting victim/survivor safety.
• Participates in the training and…