Youth & Family Advocacy Specialist

Job overview

The Youth & Family Advocacy Specialist role is based in Minneapolis, MN, with services provided in office and community spaces. Compensation is $21.00–$22.30 per hour. Cornerstone’s mission is to disrupt violence through advocacy, support, and prevention. The specialist provides trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy and programming for children, youth, and families accessing emergency shelter and housing programs. The role connects youth programming, family advocacy, crisis support, and community partnerships to help families access coordinated services.

What you'll do

• Provide advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource navigation
• support caregivers with education, parenting resources, school engagement, and referrals
• plan and facilitate youth activities and after-school programming
• coordinate approved community activities and transportation
• support shelter intakes, orientations, crisis response, and basic needs
• maintain documentation
• coordinate program calendars and community partnerships
• track participation and outcomes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth & family advocacy specialist

minneapolis mn

cornerstone advocacy service

trauma-informed advocacy

survivor-centered services

youth programming

family advocacy

emergency shelter

housing programs

tuesday–saturday

crisis intervention

community partnerships

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Virtual mental health counseling
• telemedicine
• 401(k) with employer match
• paid parental leave
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• life and disability insurance
• PTO
• paid holidays and birthday off.

Why this role

Schedule is Tuesday–Saturday, with core hours 9 AM–5 PM, at least one evening per month, and occasional holidays as needed.

About the employer

Cornerstone Advocacy Service is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.