Trauma-Informed Youth & Family Advocate

Cornerstone Advocacy Service; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free virtual mental health counseling

Free telemedicine

401(k) after 90 days + employer match

Paid parental leave after 1 year

Medical, dental & vision

Job summary

Cornerstone Advocacy Service in Bloomington, MN seeks a Youth & Family Advocacy Specialist to provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy and supportive services to children, youth, and families in Emergency Shelter and Housing Programs.

You will coordinate youth programming, family advocacy, and create opportunities for children and youth to thrive in shelter and permanent housing settings, while serving both youth aged 3–16 and adults in crisis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in domestic violence support or housing advocacy (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of survivor dynamics, trauma, housing programs, tenant rights, and public benefits.
• Strong advocacy, crisis intervention, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while maintaining boundaries.
• Experience with diverse communities and anti-oppression work; bilingual/multilingual and a relevant bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource navigation to children, youth, and caregivers while supporting individualized family goals.
• Coach and support caregivers through education, parenting resources, school engagement, and referrals that strengthen family stability.
• Participate in team meetings, cross-training, onboarding, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Plan and facilitate engaging youth programming, including after-school activities, life skills, educational enrichment, and recreational opportunities for children and teens.
• Oversee evening youth programming at least once per month and assist with seasonal events, school break programming, and family engagement activities.
• Coordinate and transport youth to approved community events, educational opportunities, volunteer activities, and partner programs.

Skills

Trauma-informed advocacy

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Bilingual/multilingual

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

Cornerstone Advocacy Service in Bloomington, MN seeks a Youth & Family Advocacy Specialist to provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy and supportive services to children, youth, and families in Emergency Shelter and Housing Programs.

You will coordinate youth programming, family advocacy, and create opportunities for children and youth to thrive in shelter and permanent housing settings, while serving both youth aged 3–16 and adults in crisis.