School Based Services Educator/Advocate

Cornerstone is a $5M agency with approximately 90 employees. Our organization serves individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking, with office locations in Bloomington, Minneapolis, and Brooklyn Center. 

Cornerstone has developed one of the most comprehensive service continuums for victims of violence in Minnesota. Our services are designed to move individuals and families from crisis to safety, stabilization and security. Last year approximately 4,000 individuals accessed Cornerstone programming. In addition, through Cornerstone’s statewide Day One Crisis and Crime Victim Support lines, we provided services to over 20,000 persons via phone, text and chat.  We are committed to providing opportunities for others to partner with us in this work and to convey, as a community, zero-tolerance for violence. (www.cornerstonemn.org)

The School Based Services Educator/Advocate spends the school year in Northwest Hennepin County middle and high schools working on violence prevention and intervention directly with youth. The advocacy portion of the position requires 3 days/week in various schools providing advocacy sessions for youth impacted by family violence, teen dating abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking/exploitation. Additionally, the Educator portion consists of creating and facilitating classroom presentations on such topics as Teen Dating Abuse, Sexual Violence, and Gender Stereotypes, among others. Presentations will occur throughout our entire Hennepin County service area. This is a full-time position and summer is spent building and enhancing the quality and scope of the program.

 

 

Direct Service:

 

 

·      Reach out community organizations to engage in opportunities for collaboration.

·      Attend community meetings and initiatives, as assigned.

·      Assist in program public relations and marketing for the program and the agency.

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, disability, age, familial or marital status, and/or with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic. The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of this position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Cornerstone is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Must have a strong interest in violence prevention and intervention and a passion for working with young people.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience working within an educational or school based setting. Experience in providing educational services or violence prevention programming to children, youth, and their parents. Knowledgeable about violence prevention, dating violence, bullying, anger, family violence, and crisis intervention, preferably regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking victims/survivors. Knowledge of resources and how to access them. Ability to work collaboratively with school administrators and staff; work independently and make decisions under pressure. Experience working with diverse populations. Must have access to a reliable car and possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license and provide proof of ongoing automobile insurance.

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 accommodations 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 hear. 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, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 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 employees abilities. No employee should attempt to lift more than what is comfortable for them. If such a situation should arise the employee should notify their supervisor to find help with lifting any item regardless of weight if the object to be lifted is awkward or difficult to lift in any way. 

 

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, disability, age, familial or marital status, and/or with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic. These statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of this position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Cornerstone is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Cornerstone offers a generous salary and benefits package.

 

Please E-Mail your cover letter & resume to jobs@cornerstonemn.org