Position: Advocacy Coordinator

Reports to: CASA Program Manager

Wage: $22/hr

Hours: 40 hours per week/exempt; some remote work possible; some travel throughout Siskiyou County and the state of California required; some evenings and weekends required; on-call shifts possible

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance with 100% of employee premiums paid by YES; paid holidays, sick and vacation leave; reimbursement for use of personal cell phone

To Apply:

Please submit a signed Y.E.S. Employment Application, Resume and Cover Letter to Lori@YESiskiyou.org with subject line: “CASA Advocacy Coordinator Employment Interest”. You can find the Employment Application at https://yesiskiyou.org/employment-opportunities/.

First review of applications scheduled for January 15, 2024 with anticipated start date of February 1, 2024

Description: The Advocacy Coordinator (AC) supervises and supports a caseload of volunteer advocates for youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. The AC works directly with the Juvenile Court and Social Services Agency representing abused and neglected children and assists with the screening, training and retention of volunteers.

Responsibilities:

● Provide support and supervision for up to 30 volunteers in their role as advocates for youth through a minimum of monthly phone or in-person contact and at least twice-yearly face-to-face conferencing.

● Coach volunteers on efforts to establish a mentoring relationship with assigned youth.

● Assist volunteers in identifying areas of advocacy that are needed in the child’s life.

● Assist volunteers in the development of advocacy goals for the child.

● Assist volunteers with the preparation of reports for the Juvenile Court, to include the development of recommendations supporting the well-being of the child.

● Provide ongoing case support for volunteers, to include attendance at court hearings and/or case meetings.

● Serve as liaison with social workers, attorneys, care providers, court professionals and others.

● Coach volunteers on navigating the child welfare system and developing collaborative relationships with professionals involved in the case.

● Provide ongoing guidance to volunteers, to assist them in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities in accordance with CASA guidelines and regulations.

● Participate in screening of potential volunteers.

● Collaborate and/or present in training of CASA volunteers.

● Engage in retention efforts with the minimum goal of each volunteer completing their 2-year volunteer commitment.

● Maintain accurate and timely documentation of volunteer performance.

● Maintain CASA and youth records, both virtual via computer database and hardcopy files.

● Document case activities using a computer database and upload relevant files.

● Attend staff and advocate supervisor team meetings.

● Complete 12 hours of continuing education annually.

● Complete other projects and program tasks as assigned by the CASA Program Manager, Deputy Director or Executive Director.

Qualifications:

● Undergraduate degree in related field (sociology, psychology, human services, etc.) or commensurate experience.

● Leadership experience in a professional or volunteer role.

● Excellent written and oral communication skills.

● Strong technology skills to include Google Apps for Work, Microsoft Office, and general database experience.

● Valid California driver's license and current car insurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

● Knowledge of child abuse and the child welfare system and/or experience in volunteer management.

● Knowledge of community services addressing the needs of at-risk children and families.

● Experience with or willingness to engage in public speaking.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person