Volunteer Coordinator

CASA of Scotts Bluff County

2035 10th Street
Gering, NE 69341

(308) 672-7743

casaofscbcounty@gmail.com

JOB TITLE: Volunteer Coordinator

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Volunteer Coordinator provides direct support to volunteer advocates who work with child abuse and neglect victims in the Juvenile Court system. Duties include training and screening new volunteers, assisting with case management, providing service referrals and recommendations, assisting volunteers with writing court reports, attending pre-hearing conferences and court hearings, and promoting CASA in the community. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Submit cover letter and resume to casaofscbcounty@gmail.com. Include your last five years of employment and three-five references.

2. Complete an in-person interview

3. Consent to a criminal background check

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least 21 years of age

2. High School Diploma or Equivalent

3. Pass the required background check

4. Possess basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

5. Willing to learn and perform a variety of tasks

6. The ability to work cooperatively with various personalities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience with public speaking

2. Experience working with and recruiting volunteers

3. Associate degree or a combination of education and experience

OVERALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Case management for victims of child abuse and neglect.

2. Assist volunteer advocates by providing referrals to other agencies and victim-service organizations and advocacy to the court for recommendations of services and placement.

3. Review information from the courts and the Department of Health and Human Services on the child victim’s case, placement, and services provided and discuss this information with the volunteer advocate.

4. Supervise volunteers and provide support for court accompaniment, team meetings to discuss services and placement, court reporting, etc.

5. Assign cases to volunteer advocates.

6. Collect and enter volunteer hours into CASA Manager

7. Maintain a minimum of monthly contact with volunteers.

8. Participate in weekly staff meetings or submit weekly reports if unable to meet weekly.

9. Assist with screening volunteer applicants including running background checks and completing reference checks.

10. Provide training to new and ongoing volunteer advocates, including supervision of 30 hours of volunteer pre-service training and a minimum of 12 hours of ongoing volunteer training per year.

11. Collaborate with law enforcement, County Attorneys, legal representatives, and case workers by providing recommendations for victim services.

12. Participate in training opportunities offered by the Nebraska CASA Association and other agencies specializing in child victims, including the impact of trauma.

ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS:

1. This position will work in-person in an office setting and attend hearings and meetings at the courthouse.

2. Complete the 30-hour volunteer pre-service training

3. Complete 12 hours of continuing education on an annual basis

4. Dress appropriately for duties being performed (Dress for Court, Casual for office only duties.)

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

1. Wages: $16.51/hr

2. Paid Time Off: 14 hours per month for full-time employees. Hours are prorated for employees who are less than full-time. Employees are not eligible to use PTO during the first three months of employment unless receiving prior approval from the executive director.

3. 14 Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Arbor Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day/the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and one floating holiday of the employee's choice.

4. Bereavement Leave: Up to 4 days in the event of a death of your immediate family which includes spouse, children, parents, siblings, or persons related by marriage.

5. Mileage: For travel to and from the Court House and other CASA appointments at the current Federal rate.

6. Retirement plan through American Funds

Equal Employment Opportunity

CASA of Scotts Bluff County is an equal opportunity employer and operates in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment. The organization prohibits preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination based upon race, color, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability (not constituting a bona fide occupational qualification). Further, it is the intent of the organization to ensure that the principle of equal opportunity is implemented in all personnel-related actions, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, testing, training, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment in all job classifications. The employer shall provide an environment that is free of unlawful harassment of any kind, including that which is sexual, age-related, or ethnic.

Anti-Discrimination

CASA of Scotts Bluff County promotes equal employment opportunities to all applicants/volunteers by prohibiting discriminatory policies concerning any individual or group based on race, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, color, gender, age, marital status, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Staff and volunteers are admonished that racial slurs, ethnic jokes or other disparaging remarks or conduct based on race, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, color, gender, age, marital status, political affiliation, or veteran status are never appropriate in the workplace.

CASA of Scotts Bluff County will take prompt and immediate action to investigate instances of reported misconduct. Any employee or volunteer found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.51 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Gering, NE 69341 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gering, NE 69341: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17