What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator position at CASA of Troup County, Inc?
CASA Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator Reports to: Executive Director
POSITION SUMMARY
CASA of Troup County, Inc. is looking for an experienced human services professional with exceptional interpersonal skills to join our team. The Volunteer Coordinator is a multifaceted position. The Volunteer Coordinator’s core responsibility is to assign, manage, and supervise a group of CASA volunteers to provide direct advocacy for abused and neglected children placed in foster care. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for empowering and assisting up to 25(or more depending) CASA volunteers assigned to support foster children and youth in numerous ways including developing an interpersonal connection; identifying the child’s needs in all domains; ensuring needs are met; monitoring well-being and safety in their home placements; overseeing and supporting academic progress; engaging their children in enrichment activities; facilitating information sharing among professionals; writing reports to the Juvenile Court to help guide judicial decision making; and providing consistent support through challenging changes. The Volunteer Coordinator will be part of the team that facilitates orientations and trainings for prospective and current volunteers.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage up to 25 (or more depending) actively assigned CASA volunteers in meeting program expectations
- Serve as a resource and dependency Court expert for a core group of CASA Volunteers who develop an interpersonal connection and advocate for a child or youth
- Interview prospective CASA volunteers
- Match trained CASA volunteers with children and youth
- Edit Court Reports written by CASA volunteers to the Juvenile Court Judge
- Help develop ongoing strategies for volunteer advocacy
- Maintain case files and volunteer files in office and online
- Accompany volunteers on home visits as necessary
- Track court dates
- Maintain and document regular contact with volunteers
- Provide basic and ongoing training for CASA volunteers which entails evening and/or weekend work
- Attend conferences/meetings/seminars as requested by the Executive Director
- Maintain regular communication with all CASA volunteers to ensure high quality of service and provide support, including attending court hearings and other meetings
- Participate as a team member by sharing your unique skills and knowledge as well as back up other team members when they are not available to their CASA volunteers
- Ensure that all CASA volunteer and child records are accurate and up to date
- Other duties as assigned
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Volunteer Coordinator is hired by the Executive Director, with Board approval. The Volunteer Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director, who is responsible for his/her performance evaluations. The Volunteer Coordinator should display a commitment to CASA’s goals and mission.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Excellent written skills, including the ability to confidently edit the writing of professionals
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Ability to present information to intellectually sophisticated audiences
- Ability to manage and track progress of dozens of children, families, and CASA volunteers
- Strong understanding of the foster care system
- Problem solving and/or mediation skills
- Open minded, collaborative team player
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Cheerful flexibility and sense of humor
- Strong belief in the power of human relationships
- Passion for working with children and families
- Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within families in crisis related to child abuse and neglect given preference.
Join us in making a difference in our community by coordinating impactful volunteer efforts!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- LaGrange, GA 30240 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- LaGrange, GA 30240: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $42,000