CASA Coordinator

MCJC•Dayton, OH

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Juvenile Division is seeking a CASA Coordinator. This is a full-time, non-exempt position responsible for managing a caseload of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers. These volunteers act as investigators, monitors, reporters, and advocates for children involved in the juvenile court system. The role involves maintaining regular contact with volunteers, assisting with case investigations, participating in visits, and attending court hearings. The position is an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Administrative Judge.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social service related field
Over three years social service experience
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
Knowledge of family issues and dynamics relating to child abuse and neglect
Knowledge of Court System processes and volunteer program requirements
Knowledge of social welfare and community social service resources
Knowledge of supervisory principles
Ability to apply supervisory principles to supervision of volunteers
Ability to work with all types of people and races from different social, economic backgrounds
Ability to maintain good public relations as Court representative
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with associates and job contacts
Ability to exhibit good organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information
Ability to demonstrate initiative in perceiving and meeting volunteer and program needs
Willingness to accept program responsibility and leadership
Skill in written and oral communications
Skill in operation of computer
Skill in general typing
Skill in application of job software programs
Skill in operation of general office equipment

Nice To Haves

Completion of CASA training following appointment.

Responsibilities

Manages a caseload of community volunteers who are trained as a CASA.
Assures a high quality volunteer program in providing excellent service by maintaining weekly/monthly contact with the CASA Volunteers and assist with the monitoring of reports and interviews as needed.
Assists CASA volunteers with case investigations.
Participate in home, school and agency visits on a regular basis.
Attend court hearings on a regular basis or as needed on behalf of the CASA program.
Assist with In-Service topics and CASA Pre-Service trainings.
Participate in trainings and workshops to increase job knowledge.
Provides assistance to Manager of Volunteer Services with reports, grant reporting and grant applications.
Maintains records pertaining to all cases.
Tracks, report data about case and volunteer statistics for the Court, VOCA, State and National CASA organizations.
Correspond on a consistent basis to all parties of a case.
Participate in activities geared toward volunteer appreciation and other court activities.
Provides office coverage as assigned by Manager of Volunteer Services.