CASA Coordinator - Grant Funded

Pinal County•Florence AZ 85132, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Pinal County Juvenile Court Services and be part of a team that supports youth, strengthens families, and builds safer, healthier communities. This role is responsible for cultivating and maintaining professional intra- and inter-agency relationships, as well as providing community education and awareness of the CASA Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in behavioral/social sciences or related; AND Three (3) years of experience in social work, criminal or juvenile justice, mental or behavioral health; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of Child welfare systems, the principles of the CASA program, and community resources pertinent to the CASA program.
Knowledge of Desktop computers, Microsoft Windows Office software and use of the internet.
Knowledge of Model Court concepts and principles related to potential volunteers, network providers, partnering agencies, and community agencies.
Ability to Maintain confidentiality in court related matters.
Ability to Work with material/information that is confidential, sensitive or urgent and requiring extreme tact, courtesy and mature judgment.
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to Follow instructions, both verbal and written.
Ability to Use a personal computer, electronic networks and other information and communications technologies.
Ability to Prepare clear, concise reports to management.
Ability to Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic , educational and economic backgrounds.
Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and/or drive a vehicle.
Manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see and read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone.
The ability to withstand varying weather temperatures; lifting of up to 25 pounds, unloading, pushing and carrying small to large shipments to and from various locations throughout the County.

Responsibilities

Assists with volunteer management, including recruitment, training, supervision, assessment, case assignment, retention, and recognition.
Responds to inquiries about the CASA program.
Assist in identifying, building collaborations with, and referring CASAs to appropriate community resource agencies.
Assists in the planning and development of future programs and services in the center including the development of training and evaluation aspects of the programs and services offered; attends and participates in staff meetings, including program development and strategic planning sessions.
Partners with the Program Supervisor and other CASA Coordinators to develop and implement public relations, marketing, recruitment, and community outreach/education plans.
Facilitates case support or other program-related meetings and completes all required set-up and follow-through activities.
Serves as a liaison between CASA Coordinators and other groups and agencies to facilitate communication, reimbursement, event participation, procedural improvements, or other items of necessity.
Assists in the development of both orientation training and in-service training modules and the continual monitoring of training improvements.
Monitors changes or revisions to applicable statues and laws to maintain accurate training materials and information; updates training materials as necessary.
Assists with the CASA newsletter, including suggesting or composing articles, providing volunteer recognition entries, and proofreading.
Attends and participates in State-level CASA and Support Council meetings, committees, or events as required.
Compiles and provides required documentation and statistics for monthly and quarterly reports.
Performs other related duties as assigned.