Cornerstone Advocacy Service
Emergency Services Intern
Cornerstone Advocacy Service, Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Emergency Services Intern
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.
Currently seeking two positions:
May be full-time or part-time based on availability; daytime or evening hours; hours may vary.
Estimated Duration:
Spring/Summer opportunity
Pay Range:
These are unpaid positions.
Job Summary:
The Emergency Services (ES) Intern is responsible for providing advocacy, support and information to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and/or human trafficking/sexual exploitation accessing Cornerstone’s (CAS) 24/7 shelter, hotel and crisis line services. The ES Intern uses trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices to provide victims/survivors with referrals, information, support and safety planning. Position is responsible for providing direct services through the use of trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices. This position is also responsible for maintaining a welcoming, safe, clean, accessible and inclusive environment for persons and families we serve. All Interns will also be required to participate in (free) mandatory training and onboarding sessions to learn Cornerstone specific policies along with specific trauma-informed care practices.
Experience/Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent minimally required. Students who are studying and/or a part of their school’s Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, and Human Services related programs are preferred. Those who have had past experience working with Non-profits are encouraged to apply. Understanding of survivor-centered and trauma-informed care practices and the impact of interpersonal violence on adults, children and youth. Ability to work with victims/survivors and community partners in a confidential, friendly, cooperative, and professional manner. Experience in working with diverse populations and marginalized communities with training in and/or commitment to anti-oppression work. Capability to remain organized and task focused when assisting in maintaining a safe, clean, and well- stocked environment. Good written and interpersonal communication skills. 40-hour sexual assault certification preferred. Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and reliable vehicle.
Essential Functions:
Provides crisis line support and assess with victim/services what services they are currently seeking, providing information, safety planning and resources. Respond to victims/survivors who utilize the CAS’ “Info” email system to contact us in collaboration with the Day One Call Center Advocates. Provide back-up assistance for the statewide Day One Crisis and General Crime phone lines, text and chats as assigned. Provide referrals through CAS’ continuum of services when appropriate and/or utilize the Day One process as necessary. Responds professionally to Law Enforcement Intervention contacts via email or over the phone and follows-up with the victim/survivor within an hour. Welcome new participants into the shelter/hotel by processing new intakes, informing them of available services and providing guidelines for shelter living. Assist participants with basic living skills such as cleaning, meal preparations, and caring for children. Provide participants with emergency transportation, basic personal/household supplies and food. Work collaboratively with other staff across Cornerstone’s internal programs.
Act as a resource to staff, volunteers and interns as it relates to providing emergency services and community resources.
Participate in internal CAS committees and represent CAS on external committees as assigned. Provide support to and attend CAS events, e.g. conference, volunteer recognition, fundraisers, etc., as assigned.
Attend all meetings and required trainings as assigned. Ensure compliance with established Policy & Procedures.
Complete accurate statistical reports as assigned.
Properly document all critical incidents inclusive of child/adult protection reports. Maintain office files with updated and sufficient forms for intake and exit.
Assure data entry is completed accurately including participant, crisis line and Law Enforcement Intervention contacts in the Apricot database. Clean units/sleeping areas cleaned after exit of a family utilizing the Cleaning, Safety and Maintenance Checklist. Wash and dry all house linens as needed.
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.
Visit our career page at:
https://cornerstonemn.org/about/employment/
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.
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.
Currently seeking two positions:
May be full-time or part-time based on availability; daytime or evening hours; hours may vary.
Estimated Duration:
Spring/Summer opportunity
Pay Range:
These are unpaid positions.
Job Summary:
The Emergency Services (ES) Intern is responsible for providing advocacy, support and information to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and/or human trafficking/sexual exploitation accessing Cornerstone’s (CAS) 24/7 shelter, hotel and crisis line services. The ES Intern uses trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices to provide victims/survivors with referrals, information, support and safety planning. Position is responsible for providing direct services through the use of trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices. This position is also responsible for maintaining a welcoming, safe, clean, accessible and inclusive environment for persons and families we serve. All Interns will also be required to participate in (free) mandatory training and onboarding sessions to learn Cornerstone specific policies along with specific trauma-informed care practices.
Experience/Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent minimally required. Students who are studying and/or a part of their school’s Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, and Human Services related programs are preferred. Those who have had past experience working with Non-profits are encouraged to apply. Understanding of survivor-centered and trauma-informed care practices and the impact of interpersonal violence on adults, children and youth. Ability to work with victims/survivors and community partners in a confidential, friendly, cooperative, and professional manner. Experience in working with diverse populations and marginalized communities with training in and/or commitment to anti-oppression work. Capability to remain organized and task focused when assisting in maintaining a safe, clean, and well- stocked environment. Good written and interpersonal communication skills. 40-hour sexual assault certification preferred. Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and reliable vehicle.
Essential Functions:
Provides crisis line support and assess with victim/services what services they are currently seeking, providing information, safety planning and resources. Respond to victims/survivors who utilize the CAS’ “Info” email system to contact us in collaboration with the Day One Call Center Advocates. Provide back-up assistance for the statewide Day One Crisis and General Crime phone lines, text and chats as assigned. Provide referrals through CAS’ continuum of services when appropriate and/or utilize the Day One process as necessary. Responds professionally to Law Enforcement Intervention contacts via email or over the phone and follows-up with the victim/survivor within an hour. Welcome new participants into the shelter/hotel by processing new intakes, informing them of available services and providing guidelines for shelter living. Assist participants with basic living skills such as cleaning, meal preparations, and caring for children. Provide participants with emergency transportation, basic personal/household supplies and food. Work collaboratively with other staff across Cornerstone’s internal programs.
Act as a resource to staff, volunteers and interns as it relates to providing emergency services and community resources.
Participate in internal CAS committees and represent CAS on external committees as assigned. Provide support to and attend CAS events, e.g. conference, volunteer recognition, fundraisers, etc., as assigned.
Attend all meetings and required trainings as assigned. Ensure compliance with established Policy & Procedures.
Complete accurate statistical reports as assigned.
Properly document all critical incidents inclusive of child/adult protection reports. Maintain office files with updated and sufficient forms for intake and exit.
Assure data entry is completed accurately including participant, crisis line and Law Enforcement Intervention contacts in the Apricot database. Clean units/sleeping areas cleaned after exit of a family utilizing the Cleaning, Safety and Maintenance Checklist. Wash and dry all house linens as needed.
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.
Visit our career page at:
https://cornerstonemn.org/about/employment/
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.