What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advocacy Coordinator/Volunteer Supervisor position at TLC Children's Services, Inc.?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Advocacy Coordinator/Volunteer Supervisor provides professional staff support to CASA volunteers, ensuring that children involved with the CASA program receive sound advocacy and early permanency planning. The Advocacy Coordinator/Volunteer Supervisor is responsible for volunteer supervision and coordination of cases.
Our mission is to provide trained and qualified community volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children and youth who are experiencing foster care. This position will serve children in Dublin/Laurens, Wrightsville/Johnson, Soperton/Treutlen, and Jeffersonville/Twiggs areas.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years’ experience required (volunteer or paid) in any of the following areas: social services, child advocacy, volunteer supervision, training, non-profit management, volunteer CASA or guardian ad litem, child welfare, education, mental health.
The volunteer manager should have the following skills and experience:
* The ability to communicate with, supervise and empower volunteers to be effective in their role-experience with volunteers preferred.
*The ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities.
*Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within families in crisis relating to child abuse and neglect given preference.
*Commitment to CASA program’s goals and mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Supervise CASA volunteers in their advocacy work on assigned cases.
* Review new cases and assign appropriate volunteers.
* Prepare and distribute assignment documentation.
* Help volunteers develop ongoing strategies for advocacy.
* Review and distribute volunteer court reports.
*Maintain case files in office.
* Attend court hearings and track court dates.
* Serve as liaison between the CASA program, local constituent groups and community organizations.
* Provide assistance and consultation for volunteers as needed and when requested,
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
* Passion for volunteerism and a commitment to our organization's mission.
If you are a motivated and organized individual with a passion for volunteerism, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Background checks required prior to hire.
This is a salaried position. Salary based on education and experience.
The job will be open for applying until February 3,2025.
Apply for this position by email. Send your resume and/or letter of interest to info@tlcchildrensservices.org. Applications will only be accepted through email. No phone calls.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,691.00 - $39,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36,691 - $39,000