Oportunidades de Carrera

JOB SUMMARY: This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The CASA Advocate Coordinator provides professional staff support to CASA advocates ensuring that children involved with the CASA program receive sound advocacy.  The Advocate Coordinator is responsible to recruit, screen, train, and supervise advocates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• ADVOCATE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING

  • Coordinate advocate recruitment and screening.

  • Schedule and coordinate training and in-service classes, acting as moderator and/or presenter in coordination with the CASA Director.

  • Aide in the implementation of advocate in-service training.

  • Schedule and facilitate advocate pre-service training.

• CASE MANAGEMENT

  • Assist in advocate assignments.

  • Assist in or perform casework as needed, serving as a special advocate working directly with at risk children and low-income families.

  • Maintain accurate advocate work and performance records.

  • Keep advocate and case files and database up to date and complete.

  • Keep current schedule of upcoming court dates and case plan meetings.

  • Attend all court hearings with the advocates assigned.

  • Attend case plans and other meetings as necessary.

  • Maintain appropriate communication with DCF and its contractors, and other agencies involved in cases.

  • Report to the Director on advocate performance.

• VOLUNTEER SUPERVISION

  • Make monthly contact with assigned advocates; document all contacts with advocates.

  • Assist advocates in preparation, editing, and distribution of reports to the court.

  • Provide assistance and consultation as needed and when requested by the advocate.

  • Oversee the completion of the advocate monthly report forms, ensuring that the CASA office receives a monthly written report from each advocate.

  • Consult with DCF and contracting agencies regarding child/family needs and advocate assignments.

  • Report to the Director on advocate performance.

  • Schedule and attend advocate support meetings.

  • Prepare monthly CASA advocate newsletter and quarterly supporter newsletter.

• PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

  • Maintain confidentiality.

  • Attend at least twelve hours of continuing education each year including conferences, workshops, etc. in order to maintain knowledge of current theory, literature, legislation and resources.

  • Assist in the planning of advocate recognition events.

  • Complete appropriate documentation as required.

  • Other duties as assigned by the SOS Executive Director, including complying with grant goals and objectives.  These duties may include providing training and education regarding child welfare issues, including human trafficking, within the community and/or   in schools.  These duties may also include informing crime victims of their statutory rights under K.S.A. 74-7301; 74-7333; 74-7335 and assisting crime victims in seeking available compensation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Kansas Driver’s License and auto insurance.

• Must be at least twenty-one years of age.

• CERTIFICATION: Must participate in CASA advocate training, be certified with the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration to act as a special advocate and maintain such certification.

• EXPERIENCE: Experience in social service agency, volunteer organization, or court-related environment with experience recruiting, training, and supervision of volunteers preferred.

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and/or proven experience required.

• KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of issues related to family dynamics and child abuse.  An understanding of the legal system. Must have the ability to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions. Required to read, write, and speak English fluently. The ability to speak Spanish is beneficial but not required.

• SKILLS: Able to work effectively with low income and high-risk children and families.  Able to work well with other disciplines within the system. Able to work independently as well as part of a multi-facet professional team.  Able to organize, plan, and implement activities appropriate to program goals. Product accurate documentation, organize and facilitate meetings.

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA).

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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To apply for this position, email cover letter and resume to csanchez@soskansas.com