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 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.

Pay Range: $19.00-$21.65/hour

Unionized Position: Yes, this is a unionized position.

Schedule: Full time; Daytime hours Monday - Friday

Job Summary:

The Cornerstone Day One Call Center (CC) Hotline Advocate position is responsible to provide trauma informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive services for victims/survivors (v/s) of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking/sexual exploitation, and/or general crime. The Advocate responds to v/s and those supporting them via phone, text, email, or chat messaging through the 24/7 Day One Crisis Line, General Crime Victim Support Line and Minneapolis Hotline. Limited in-person support, advocacy, information, and referral is provided. This is an essential position within the Day One Network and utilizes the innovative practices of relationships, process, and technology to provide immediate and low-barrier access for v/s.

Experience/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or human service-related field or comparable combination of career and life experiences. One or more years of experience providing direct crisis response services in a trauma-informed setting.

Understanding of trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive care practices
Broad knowledge of resources, human services, and other systems which interface with victims of a crime with an emphasis on serving diverse, marginalized and/or underrepresented populations
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 participants in crisis
Good written and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with v/s, concerned persons, and community partners
Preferred 40-hour sexual assault certification or the ability to complete training within 6 months of hire
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, virtual contact applications, and other related forms of technology
Ability to travel between Minneapolis and Bloomington office locations as necessary for meetings, shifts, etc

Essential Functions:

Maintains professional and confidential trauma informed, survivor-centered and culturally responsive support, advocacy, information, and safety planning for v/s through phone, chat, text, and email
Assesses with contacts/participants what they are currently seeking for services providing support, advocacy, and referrals through the Day One system, 211, community and system agencies, and other resources
Sustains a high-level working relationship with referral partners inclusive of the Day One Network agencies, law enforcement, medical personnel, and others. Works collaboratively across all internal programs at Cornerstone
Works as a team with other Call Center Advocates, all CAS program staff, and supervisors/managers to ensure all seamless referrals and information is up-to-date and accurate
Stays apprised of Cornerstone and program activities, policies and protocol changes, updates, and general information by reviewing CC emails, TEAMS staff pages, and CAS Connect
Participates in the training and mentoring of new staff, volunteers and/or students as assigned
Assures data entry is completed accurately in Apricot database and other tracking methods
Properly documents all critical incidents: child protection reports, emergency response calls, and participant injury/cons. Completes other documentation as assigned by supervisor
Assists walk-in participates with support, information, and referral as the need arises. Additional advocacy as trained and assigned inclusive of the Pet Safety Program (MNAFAS)
Provides back-up assistance for Emergency Services when cross-trained and assigned
Works as a team to maintain a safe, welcoming, inclusive, assessable, and clean environment for participants, staff, and visitors
Any other duties as assigned by supervisor that support overall program services and services to survivors/victims

Physical Requirements:

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 made 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 30 pounds. The employee should always request assistance if any object needs to be lifted and the employee feels that their capabilities are such that the specific item to be lifted is beyond the employee’s abilities.

Visit our career page at: https://cornerstonemn.org/about/employment/

Our Benefits Package Includes:

Health Care: Comprehensive coverage options
Paid Time Off: 160 hours annually, plus 13 paid holidays including your birthday in your first year. (Based on FT/40 hours per week.)
Retirement Savings: Up to a 4% employer match after one year of service
Vision Coverage: Free for employees
Virtual Mental Health Services: Free for employees and their immediate families
Virtual Medical Care: Free for employees and their immediate families when enrolled in any of our medical plans
Life Insurance: Basic coverage provided at no cost to employees
Long-Term Disability: Free coverage for employees
Paid Parental Leave: Available after one year of service

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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