Posted Date: |
6/6/2018 |
End Date: |
8/5/2018 |
Organization: |
Kids Matter CASA |
Contact Name: |
Lance Jones |
Phone: |
4143441220 |
Email: |
lance.jones@kidsmatterinc.org |
Web Site: |
www.kidsmatterinc.org |
Address: |
1850 N Martin Luther King Dr Ste 202 |
City, State: |
Milwaukee, WI 53212-3672 |
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Description: |
Job Announcement CASA Program Manager
Kids Matter Inc., a Milwaukee-based child advocacy organization, is accepting applications for a CASA Program Manager. The CASA Program Manager ensures that abused and neglected children involved with the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program receive sound advocacy.
Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a human-service related field, or a law degree Experience supervising, managing and coordinating volunteers and/or staff Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within families in crisis related to child abuse and neglect Experience with child welfare systems strongly preferred (especially in Milwaukee County) Ability to train, supervise, and empower volunteers to be effective advocates Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Administrative Leadership and Program Management Lead a team of four professionals Develop the CASA marketing and growth strategy. coordinate with statewide planning efforts Maintain and report case and volunteer data Manage quality assurance and process improvement Volunteer Development Assist with recruitment, screening, interviewing and training of volunteers, including occasional evenings and weekends Assist in planning, conducting and evaluating CASA continuing education events Maintain volunteer records Develop and conduct volunteer recognition activities and events Volunteer Supervision Manage and supervise a caseload of up to 15 cases staffed by volunteers Consult with and assist volunteers regarding their assigned case(s), including advocacy strategy and planning. this requires occasional evenings and weekends Attend court hearings and meetings with/for volunteers as needed
Successful completion of a background check is a condition of employment. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Part-time and full-time applicants will be considered. Kids Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or religion/creed.
To Apply: Please email a cover letter including salary requirements in pdf format, current resume in pdf format, and at least 2 writing samples in pdf format to Adam at Kids Matter Inc., adam@kidsmatterinc.org, with the subject line “CASA Program Manager.”
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