Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) Coach

Texas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is part of a national volunteer

movement that began in 1977 in Seattle when a juvenile court judge conceived the idea of citizen volunteers speaking up for the best interests of children who are in foster care due to allegations of abuse or neglect. Today, the CASA movement has evolved into one of the largest volunteer organizations in the country. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for these children in court, school and other settings; with the goal of reuniting children with their families whenever safe and possible.

In Texas, there are 74 local CASA volunteer advocacy programs with more than 7,000 volunteers serving over 17,000 children in 217 counties across the state. Texas CASA is the statewide organization that provides funding, resources, training and support to these local programs to ensure they can operate effectively and seek out the best possible volunteers who will advocate passionately for the children they serve.

Anyone interested should have a willingness and openness to learning and growing in a member-focused service environment.

Requirements

Assist in the delivery and implementation of Collaborative Family Engagement in local CASA programs and their child protective stakeholders in assigned counties and / or regarding specific tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Track and evaluate the implementation of CFE for assigned CASA programs, develop coaching strategies to address opportunities and challenges, and share joint responsibility with the programs for progress.
• Support CFE sustainability for CASA programs and CPS / SSCCs by collaborating and building relationships with CASA and CPS / SSCCs, providing strategic planning, and coordinating and facilitating leadership and planning meetings.
• Provide coaching, consultation, modeling, and assistance to CASA programs, CPS / SSCCs and stakeholders on the CFE framework, tools, elements, and practices.
• Develop and implement virtual and in-person CFE trainings including program planning, identification of topics, curriculum development, logistics, and training delivery.
• Create and disseminate CFE technical assistance materials to local CASA programs, CPS / SSCCs and stakeholders including but not limited to resource materials, templates, one-pagers, and videos.
• Provide coaching to CASA and CPS / SSCCs on team and family meetings which could involve facilitation, observation, and providing feedback.
• Conduct CFE presentations to CASA, CPS / SSCCs, and stakeholders in local communities and at conferences.
• Collect data and assist in data and evaluation methods.
• Assist in CFE development and implementation activities as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS : Required :

Preferred :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT :

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

COMPENSATION : $55,000 TO $65,000

Benefits

Remote working environment in Texas. In addition, the person will be eligible to participate in Texas CASA standard employee benefit programs, which include :

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000