Full-Time Community Advocacy Manager

Family Pathways•Cambridge, MN

About The Position

The Community Advocacy Manager leads program management and crisis intervention through supportive services for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. As a member of Family Pathways’ Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (DVSA) leadership team, the manager ensures on-call and after-hours coverage for the department. The position’s responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Family Pathways’ mission, vision, and guiding principles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in social services, community/public health, or a related field, and/or at least 3 years of experience in the domestic violence or victim services field.
At least 2 years of experience in direct supervision and management of staff and volunteers, budgets, and public relations.
Familiarity with trauma-informed, client-centered, strength-based, and employment models.
Experience providing advocacy to victims, preferably in the domestic violence or sexual assault field.
Commitment to advancing the organization’s vision, mission, values, and guiding principles as a leader and team player.
Demonstrated passion for working with diverse and/or low-income populations, including people 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, and excellent listening skills.
Organized, able to work well under pressure, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Dependable vehicle, current and valid driver’s license, and proof of current insurance.
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and passing background check.
Ability to sit for extended periods; close vision; ability to adjust focus and see color; ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and occasional climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat products.

Responsibilities

Manage programs and provide crisis intervention through supportive services to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.
Ensure on-call and after-hours coverage for the DVSA department as a member of its leadership team.
Plan, direct, and review the work of others.
Manage staff and volunteers, budgets, and public relations.