Full-Time Community Advocacy Manager

Family Pathways; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Family Pathways' Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services seeks a Community Advocacy Manager to lead program management and crisis intervention for victims in Minnesota. You will cover on-call shifts, supervise staff and volunteers, and coordinate with the DVSA leadership team to uphold our mission and guiding principles.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field and 3+ years in the DV/victim services field, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social services or related field.
• 3+ years in domestic violence or victim services.
• Experience supervising staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management and crisis intervention for clients.
• Ensure on-call and after-hours coverage for DVSA services.
• Support staff with trauma-informed, client-centered practices.
• Collaborate with DVSA leadership to align with mission and guiding principles.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Staff supervision

Trauma-informed care

Client-centered approach

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Project coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in social services / related field

3+ years of DV/victim services experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Full-Time - DVSA Community Advocacy Manager

Are you someone who enjoys using your voice to make a difference? Do you feel comfortable advocating for those who cannot? If this sounds like you, we would like you to join Family Pathways' Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services branch as a Community Advocacy Manager.

The Community Advocacy Manager is responsible for program management and crisis intervention through supportive services to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. As a member of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (DVSA) leadership team you will ensure coverage of on-call and after hour coverage for the department. The Community Advocacy Manager will perform their roles and responsibilities in-line with Family Pathways Mission, Vision, and guiding principles.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social services, community/public health, or related field and/or 3+ years of experience with the domestic violence or victim services field.
• 2+ years of experience in direct supervision and management of staff and volunteers, budgets, and public relations.
• Familiar with trauma-informed, client-centered, strength-based, and employment models.
• Experience providing advocacy to victims, preferably in the domestic violence or sexual assault field.
• A leader and team player committed to advancing vision, mission, values, and guiding principles.
• Demonstrated passion to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including those experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, domestic violence and/or mental illness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information and confidential matters.
• Ability to plan, direct, and review the work of others with confidence and clarity.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; excellent listening skills.
• Organized and works well under pressure and manages multiple projects/deadlines.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, a current and valid Driver’s License, and proof of current insurance.
• Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and a passing background check.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, close vision, ability to adjust focus, and see color.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat products.

Who We Are:

Family Pathways works alongside people to enhance lives through a continuum of essential services and - together with the community - champions positive social change. We have been committed to standing by the side of our neighbors since 1978. We’ve done this by working together with partners, individuals, businesses, organizations, and faith communities who are passionate about their communities.

Over the past four decades, we’ve adapted to the needs of the communities we serve in the City of Forest Lake; Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine Counties in Minnesota and Polk County in Wisconsin. Family Pathways support services provide healthy food access, domestic and sexual violence prevention and victim services, supervised visitation, and services for older adults and caregivers.

What You Get in Return

• Starting Salary: $52,000/Annually
• Benefits: Family Pathways offers competitive pay and benefits to our eligible employees. Benefit eligibility is based on average hours worked per week. Benefits offered include health insurance with optional HSA, dental, vision, employer-paid group life term insurance, supplemental group term life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, employee assistance program, and retirement plan with an employer match. In addition to these benefits, Family Pathways offers full-time employees a competitive paid time off package, which includes paid holidays and floating holidays.

Family Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Family Pathways will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.