| Posted Date: |
2/5/2019 |
| End Date: |
3/7/2019 |
| Organization: |
CASA of South Central Missouri - 25th Judicial District |
| Contact Name: |
Paula DeLong |
| Phone: |
5734265437 |
| Email: |
paula.delong@casascmo.org |
| Web Site: |
www.casascmo.org |
| Address: |
400 North Main St Ste 202 |
| City, State: |
Rolla, MO 65401 |
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| Description: |
General Description:
The Volunteer Coordinator provides professional staff support to CASA volunteers ensuring that children involved with the CASA program receive sound advocacy and early permanency planning. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for volunteer supervision and coordination of cases.
Classification: Part-time (20 hours/week)
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in social service-related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate with, supervise and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles. Experience with volunteers given preference.
• Ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within families in crisis relating to child abuse and neglect.
• Computer skills, including: Windows (7-10), Microsoft Office, Internet, and Email.
• Commitment to the CASA program goals and mission.
Accountability:
The Executive Director hires the Volunteer Coordinator on the recommendation of the Senior Volunteer Coordinator. The Phelps County Volunteer Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director who is responsible for his/her performance evaluations.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Volunteer Supervision
• Supervising, Mentoring and coaching of 15 to 20 Court Appointed Special Advocates
• New case intake, including: New case paperwork (intake form, acceptance of appointment form, contact list) & new case files.
• Help develop initial case plans and on-going strategies for advocacy.
• Prepare and distribute assignment documentation.
• Provide mentoring assistance to new volunteers in consultation with the Peer Coordinator and Executive Director.
• Communicate at least monthly with each volunteer about case progress.
• Receive, review and distribute volunteer court reports.
• Provide assistance and consultation for volunteers as needed and when requested.
• Consult with court personnel and related agencies regarding cases and volunteer needs and assignments.
• Conduct annual volunteer performance reviews as assigned by the Executive Director.
Program Activities
• Participate in professional development opportunities as requested by the Executive Director.
• Assist in planning and implementation of volunteer appreciation events in cooperation with staff and the Executive Director.
• Abide by the rules, regulations and adopted policies of the CASA of South Central Missouri program Board of Directors.
Administration
• Attend and participate in all program and staff meetings as requested by the Executive Director.
• Maintain case files under his/her supervision.
• Maintain case statistics and submit monthly statistics reports to the Executive Director.
• Maintain volunteer statistics and submit monthly reports to the Executive Director.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director.
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The US Department of Justice has supported CASA advocacy since 1985 through its Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.