What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rapid Rehousing Advocate position at 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
This is a unionized position
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. The Rapid Rehousing Housing Advocate plays a critical role in helping survivors of domestic violence access and maintain safe, stable housing. This position provides trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy and support to clients residing in rapid rehousing programming. In addition, the Rapid Rehousing Housing Advocate supports those residing in units owned and operated by Cornerstone and/or contracted partner agencies. The Rapid Rehousing Advocate works closely with community partners, landlords, and internal teams to help survivors overcome housing barriers and achieve long-term stability.
Services are provided in the participant’s home, office, community, and/or at partner sites. Some evenings and weekends may be required. A flexible Hybrid work schedule may be available after 90 days of employment.
Essential Functions:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
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. Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain appropriate boundaries. Bilingual/multilingual a plus. Must pass background check and have reliable transportation for local travel. Knowledge and experience in working with diverse, marginalized and underrepresented communities, and anti-oppression work. A bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, or related field are a plus.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity for use of objects, tools, or controls as well as visual acuity. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. No employee should attempt to lift more than what is comfortable for them.
Visit our career page at: https://cornerstonemn.org/about/employment/
Cornerstone Benefits:
Health care, paid time off, 13 paid holidays which includes employee birthday, retirement savings with up to 4% match after 1-year, Free Vision Coverage for employees. Free Virtual Mental health Coverage for all employees and their immediate family, Free Virtual Medical Care for employees band their immediate family with enrollment in anyone of our medical plans basic life insurance free to employees, long term disability free to employees, and paid parental leave after 1 year.
EEO Statement: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
This is a unionized position
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. The Rapid Rehousing Housing Advocate plays a critical role in helping survivors of domestic violence access and maintain safe, stable housing. This position provides trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy and support to clients residing in rapid rehousing programming. In addition, the Rapid Rehousing Housing Advocate supports those residing in units owned and operated by Cornerstone and/or contracted partner agencies. The Rapid Rehousing Advocate works closely with community partners, landlords, and internal teams to help survivors overcome housing barriers and achieve long-term stability.
Services are provided in the participant’s home, office, community, and/or at partner sites. Some evenings and weekends may be required. A flexible Hybrid work schedule may be available after 90 days of employment.
Essential Functions:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- 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 and not limited to 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.
- Collaborates with advocates in providing wraparound advocacy services for families participating in our other programming to provide comprehensive support for the entire family unit.
- Assures data entry is completed accurately in Apricot database and other tracking methods.
- Completes 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. Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain appropriate boundaries. Bilingual/multilingual a plus. Must pass background check and have reliable transportation for local travel. Knowledge and experience in working with diverse, marginalized and underrepresented communities, and anti-oppression work. A bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, or related field are a plus.
- Experience providing direct services and advocacy to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence using a survivor-centered and trauma-informed approach.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the interconnection between poverty, homelessness and domestic violence.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and in team settings.
- Strong communication skills. Fluency in another language is a plus.
- Knowledge of and aptitude with Microsoft Office, web-based applications, and other related forms of technology.
- Ability to welcome and engage a diverse group of stakeholders with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ability to set and uphold professional boundaries.
- Understand and work from the agency’s set of values and philosophical approaches; including harms-reduction/housing first, trauma-informed care, violence as a learned behavior, client-centered and led work, etc.
- Ability to pass a criminal background study
- Valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable vehicle are required for this role.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity for use of objects, tools, or controls as well as visual acuity. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. No employee should attempt to lift more than what is comfortable for them.
Visit our career page at: https://cornerstonemn.org/about/employment/
Cornerstone Benefits:
Health care, paid time off, 13 paid holidays which includes employee birthday, retirement savings with up to 4% match after 1-year, Free Vision Coverage for employees. Free Virtual Mental health Coverage for all employees and their immediate family, Free Virtual Medical Care for employees band their immediate family with enrollment in anyone of our medical plans basic life insurance free to employees, long term disability free to employees, and paid parental leave after 1 year.
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.
Salary : $19 - $22
