| Posted Date: |
12/28/2018 |
| End Date: |
2/26/2019 |
| Organization: |
CASA - Prince George's County |
| Contact Name: |
Ann Marie Binsner |
| Phone: |
301-209-0491 |
| Email: |
ambinsner@pgcasa.org |
| Web Site: |
www.pgcasa.org |
| Address: |
6811 Kenilworth Ave Ste 402 |
| City, State: |
Riverdale, MD 20737-1333 |
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| Description: |
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/ Prince George’s County is recruiting a full-time Case Supervisor to train and supervise the work of volunteers advocating for the best interest of abused and neglected children living in foster care. Applicants should have a strong background in working with teenagers who are transitioning to adulthood, working with special needs children and young adults and/or strengthening families experiencing trauma or disruption.
Incumbent will screen potential volunteers, facilitate training and support the volunteers’ day-to-day work including collaboration with the Department of Social Services, the Juvenile Courts, Legal Aid and community resource providers. Incumbent will also assist volunteers and youth in creating transition to adulthood plans that will then be implemented by the youth and the team.
A bachelors or advanced degree in human services or law is required. Two years experience in child welfare field is required. Previous experience in case management, youth development, volunteer coordination, supervision or training is desired. Incumbent will be a motivated self-starter who desires to be part of a dynamic, growing organization and wishes to contribute to its success.
Position requires prior child welfare experience, writing and editing skills, organizational skills, ability to multi-task and respond to competing priorities, willingness to travel within the county and the ability to work flexible hours.
Preference will be given to candidates who can communicate fluently in oral and written Spanish in order to communicate with youth and families for whom English is not a first language.
About CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/ Prince George’s County, Inc. is a volunteer-based organization that partners with the juvenile court to improve the lives of children living in foster care who have suffered from abuse and neglect. With a strong commitment to diversity, CASA/ Prince George’s County trains and supervises volunteers from the community who advocate for the best interest of children, recognizing and respecting each child’s individual needs. By providing a voice to children in the foster care system, it is our goal to help children and promote the timely placement of those we serve in safe, permanent homes.
CASA’s Board of Directors has committed to growing in the next five years to be able to serve every child in the County in need of a CASA volunteer. CASA also works to meet the shifting needs of the population we serve.
CASA is an EOE and is committed to maintaining a diverse organization.
This is a full-time, salaried position. Salary range is $48,500-50,500.
To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume by mail or email to:
CASA/Prince George’s County 6811 Kenilworth Avenue, Suite 402 Riverdale, MD 20737
ambinsner@pgcasa.org |
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The US Department of Justice has supported CASA advocacy since 1985 through its Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.