| Posted Date: |
7/2/2018 |
| End Date: |
8/1/2018 |
| Organization: |
CASA Kane County |
| Contact Name: |
Liliana Garcia |
| Phone: |
6302324484 |
| Email: |
lilianag@casakanecounty.org |
| Web Site: |
www.casakanecounty.org |
| Address: |
100 S 3rd St Ste 460 |
| City, State: |
Geneva, IL 60134-2767 |
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| Description: |
The Training & Education Supervisor reports to the Executive Director. This position is responsible for the training of CASA/GAL volunteers and the management of CASA Kane County’s Continuing Education Program. the recruitment and development of speakers and professional resources for advocates and staff members. and compliance with the CASA Kane County Advocate Education Plan (AEP). state and federal law. and with the rules and regulations of the Illinois State CASA and National CASA organizations. Additionally, this role will ensure that the mission of CASA Kane County is carried out.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field – an advanced degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated public speaking skill and ability.
• Experience in leading/facilitating training, classes and/or seminars.
• Experience in managing team members and volunteers.
• Strong computer skills in all Microsoft products including Outlook, Word, Excel and Publisher.
• Proficient writing ability.
• Experience working with Constant Contact, Mail Chimp and Survey Monkey or similar tools.
• Experience working with database management systems.
• Experience with professional continuing education programs is preferred.
• Must be able to multi-task, work collaboratively in a team environment, and execute timelines.
• Must be flexible in schedule in order to carry out duties and responsibilities.
• Self-starter who is goal-orientated and brings a high level of energy to a dynamic team.
• Demonstrates professional ability to interact positively in many different settings with volunteers. attorneys. court personnel. media. staff members. board members. and members of our community.
• Commitment to CASA Kane County’s goals and mission.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develop an exciting and content rich Advocate Education Plan (AEP) for volunteers including: live lectures and seminars. online education including podcasts and videos. articles, case studies and non-fiction literature.
• Organizes the Plan of Action (POA) continuing education that consists of all core advocacy education, post training, transitional youth, second case education and small group interests.
• Research, meet, vet and schedule speaking talent for live lectures and seminars.
• Research, review and ensure credibility of resources for placement on CASA University.
• Facilitate all live programming which includes (1) speaker. (2) venue. (3) material distribution. (4) catering. (5) registering attendees. (6) coordinating audio visual needs. (7) introducing and closing the live programming. and (8) performing all other tasks to ensure a smooth lecture or seminar.
• Send a survey to all attendees of live programming. collect those response. report the data to administration in a monthly report.
• Prepare, manage and market our continuing education programming to our volunteer base, court personnel, legal colleagues and community partners in collaboration with the team.
• Lead training sessions for CASA Kane County Team Members and court personnel, legal colleagues and community partners as needed.
• Lead CASA Kane County’s initial CASA/GAL training for new advocates.
• Meet with court personnel, legal colleagues and community partners as needed to develop our internal training.
• Work with Advocate Supervisors in developing “small group” continuing education sessions for volunteers.
• Ensure Advocates and Advocate Supervisors are in compliance with monthly and annual reporting standards set by CASA Kane County, Illinois State CASA and the National CASA Organization. report compliance data to Administration in a monthly report.
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The US Department of Justice has supported CASA advocacy since 1985 through its Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.