Posted Date: |
5/14/2018 |
End Date: |
6/28/2018 |
Organization: |
Child Advocates, Inc. - Houston |
Contact Name: |
Human Resources |
Phone: |
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Email: |
hr@childadvocates.org |
Web Site: |
www.childadvocates.org/ |
Address: |
3710 Kirby Dr Ste 400 |
City, State: |
Houston, TX 77098 |
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Description: |
Advocacy Coordinator:
Key Duties: • Supervise court appointed volunteers to provide ad litem services to abused and neglected children in court system • Effectively manage active caseload, participate in case staffings, and adhere to CAI standards for program caseload management. • Attend and participate as speaker at Advocacy training sessions, as needed. • Interface professionally and effectively with courts and representatives and employees of various social services agencies and other community organizations as needed for case management, community and other functions related to the organization, overall goals and mission.
Requirements: • Minimum of two years case management experience in social services field, working with abused and neglected children and their families, and the courts • Bachelors in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field • Strong preference for previous experience training and managing volunteers in long-term setting • Demonstrated advocacy skills • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse client population • Proven ability to motivate and manage others • Demonstrated written and oral presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Must be available to work intermittent evenings and weekends • Must have personal car, current TDL and auto liability insurance • panish proficiency a plus but not required
This is a full time position. Salary is competitive for the social services sector and Houston market. Full range of benefits available and relocation costs are not included in compensation package.
Please see here for further detail about our organization and open positions: http://www.childadvocates.org/career-opportunities
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