Civil Criminal Justice Intervention Advocate

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

About the position

The CCJI Advocate position provides trauma informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive services to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence and sex trafficking. Advocacy responsibilities include providing civil and criminal legal advocacy services to victims/survivors in a knowledgeable, empathetic manner. This position assists with the navigation of working with local law enforcement, prosecutors, probation officers, judges, court personnel and systems professionals to meet the needs of all victims/survivors. The CCJI Advocate works with Minneapolis Police Department’s Domestic Assault Unit Investigators on felony gone on arrival domestic abuse cases to provide victims/survivors with information about the investigation process, crime victim rights, and safety planning. This position is embedded in the Minneapolis Police Department’s Special Investigations Domestic Assault Unit.

Provide safety planning, advocacy, and one-to-one support to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and related crimes.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of services and survivor contacts.
Document critical incidents including child protection reports, emergency responses, and participant safety concerns.
Work collaboratively across Cornerstone programs to ensure coordinated support for survivors.
Assist survivors in preparing Orders for Protection (OFP), Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO), and Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO), including modifications, extensions, and dismissals.
Prepare survivors for civil court hearings and help them navigate court processes and procedures.
Provide advocacy and support during civil court proceedings.
Respond to advocacy hotline or voicemail inquiries and provide referrals to appropriate community resources.
Serve as a liaison between survivors and the criminal justice system.
Contact survivors following police reports to provide safety planning, information about the court process, and education about crime victim rights.
Support survivors in preparing for criminal court appearances.
Attend court hearings and collaborate with prosecutors and justice system partners to advocate for survivor safety and accountability.

Bachelor’s degree in human service, social work, psychology, criminal justice or related field or comparable combination of career and life experiences.
A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working within the anti-violence field and/or systems (e.g. criminal justice, social services, etc.).
Completion of 40 Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training required within first 3-6 months of employment.
Knowledge of community resources and systems that support victims/survivors of violence.
Ability to communicate in a calm, trauma-informed manner and effectively support individuals in crisis.
Understanding of crime victims’ rights, civil remedies, and the criminal justice system (training provided).
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with survivors, community partners, and justice system professionals.
Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.