Advocate for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Advocate for Survivors of Sexual Violence/Direct Services Staff

Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center (CMSAC)
Location: St. Cloud, MN
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $45,000 per year
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with scheduled evening/weekend responsibilities and rotating 24-hour crisis-line backup coverage

About Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center

Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center (CMSAC) provides free and confidential advocacy, crisis intervention, support, education, and prevention services to individuals and communities impacted by sexual violence.

We are committed to providing services in a safe, trauma-informed, survivor-centered, culturally responsive, and inclusive environment. Our work is focused on supporting survivors while also working with community partners to prevent sexual violence and improve systems of response.

About the Position

CMSAC is seeking a Direct Services Staff member to provide advocacy, crisis intervention, support, prevention education, and community outreach.

This is a meaningful and varied position for someone who is comfortable working with individuals experiencing trauma, responding to crisis situations, collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals, and educating the community about sexual violence prevention.

The position includes both direct survivor services and prevention/education responsibilities. The successful candidate will be compassionate, professional, organized, adaptable, and able to maintain appropriate boundaries while working in a crisis-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Services and Advocacy

• Provide confidential, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered advocacy and crisis intervention.
• Provide support to primary and secondary survivors of sexual violence.
• Participate in CMSAC's 24-hour crisis-line backup rotation.
• Respond to crisis and hospital calls during regular business hours and as assigned during backup coverage.
• Provide information, emotional support, safety planning, referrals, and systems advocacy.
• Assist survivors in navigating medical, law enforcement, legal, mental health, and other community systems.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, law enforcement, social services, schools, and other multidisciplinary partners.
• Facilitate or assist with survivor support groups.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of client contacts and services.

Prevention, Education, and Outreach

• Provide sexual violence prevention and awareness education to students, community members, and professionals.
• Present on topics such as consent, healthy relationships, boundaries, sexual violence prevention, bystander intervention, and related topics.
• Participate in community outreach events and prevention initiatives.
• Develop and adapt educational materials and presentations for different audiences.
• Promote awareness of CMSAC services and community resources.

Team and Agency Responsibilities

• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, training, and professional development.
• Maintain effective relationships with community and multidisciplinary partners.
• Represent CMSAC professionally at community events, meetings, and trainings.
• Support agency programs, fundraising activities, public relations, and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Follow CMSAC policies, procedures, documentation requirements, and ethical standards.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, human services, sociology, criminal justice, education, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during crisis situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and changing priorities.
• Ability to participate in scheduled crisis-line backup coverage.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive services.

Preferred

• Experience in sexual violence advocacy or victim services.
• Experience providing crisis intervention or crisis-line services.
• Experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
• Experience with community education, prevention, or public speaking.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary systems.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including LGBTQIA individuals, male survivors, youth, or individuals affected by trafficking or exploitation.
• Relevant professional or specialized training in sexual violence advocacy, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, or a related field.

Relevant combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

What You Can Expect

This position is rewarding but also requires flexibility and the ability to work with individuals experiencing significant trauma.

Crisis response is an important part of the position. Work priorities may change based on immediate client needs, hospital responses, crisis-line contacts, and other urgent situations.

CMSAC recognizes the potential impact of this work on staff and supports employee wellness through supervision, consultation, training, debriefing, and opportunities for self-care.

Employees are not expected to manage significant workload conflicts independently. Staff are encouraged to communicate with the Executive Director regarding competing priorities, significant crisis responses, or situations requiring additional support.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $45,000 annually

Benefits include:

• Full health insurance premium paid by CMSAC
• Vacation accrual of 8 hours per month, equivalent to 96 hours annually
• Sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month, equivalent to 96 hours annually
• 11 paid holidays
• 2 paid personal days annually
• 1 paid self-care day associated with the employee's scheduled individual crisis-line backup week
• Professional development and training opportunities, subject to agency resources

Why Work at CMSAC?

At CMSAC, you will have the opportunity to make a direct difference in the lives of survivors while also contributing to broader community education and prevention efforts.

You will work alongside professionals and community partners who are committed to improving responses to sexual violence and creating safer, more informed communities.

This position offers the opportunity to build experience in advocacy, crisis intervention, prevention, public education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter describing your interest in the position and relevant experience.

CMSAC is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and services to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We encourage applicants with diverse experiences and perspectives to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000