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Volunteer Advocacy Coordinator

Employer
CASA Paulding
Location
Dallas, Georgia
Salary
$34,000 - $36,000 + HRA and Paid Vacation
Closing date
Sep 30, 2021

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Focus Areas
Human Services
Job Function
Advocacy / Lobbying, Volunteer Services
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Willingness to Travel
up to 25%
Experience Level
Administrative

The Advocacy Coordinator is an important member of the CASA team and exists to ensure CASA Volunteers are fully supported in their role in serving children in Foster care

Position Overview

The Advocacy Coordinator is primarily responsible for the case management of the open dependency court cases serviced by CASA.  The Advocacy Coordinator provides supervision and direction to CASA volunteers and ensures volunteer compliance with Agency policies. This role requires building and maintaining relationships with all parties involved in the cases for the children we serve including volunteers, Juvenile Court staff, attorneys, and DFCS staff.  The Advocacy Coordinator also collaborates with CASA staff to screen potential volunteers, assist in various aspects of volunteer advocate training to ensure that the needs of the children we serve are met, and ensures best interests are supported.

Responsibilities

  • Complete Casa pre-service training as well as mandated reporter, VAT, and safe sleep
  • Support volunteer advocates in the completion of court-mandated duties, including, but not limited to, developing and submitting monthly contact logs, court reports, participating in court hearings in absence of volunteers.
  • Attend FTM, internal staffings, MDT meetings, and fundraisers as required. 
  • Facilitate and mediate relationships between advocates and professionals, family members, and others as needed
  • Aid with the recruitment and training of new advocates and the continuing education and retention of established advocates
  • Establish and maintain effective, collegial working relationships with CASA staff, board and volunteers, as well as with representatives of the respective courts, attorney panel, education service providers and other community service providers and entities

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Experience in the fields of social service, juvenile law, education, and volunteer program management, and/or case management preferred
  • Must pass a comprehensive background check
  • Strong written communication skills, including editing skills; candidates should be prepared to provide a writing sample upon request
  • Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to welcome feedback, calmly evaluate and make mindful, strategic decisions in emotionally charged situations and in the absence of complete clarity
  • Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ability to learn new programs
  • Flexibility with hours, including some evenings and weekends, with an ability to independently manage one’s workload and schedule
  • Demonstrated respect for all people regardless of socioeconomic background, culture, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or gender and experience working with culturally diverse populations
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise diplomacy and discretion in communication with others

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