Advocate Supervisor/Program Development (Two Vacancies)

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a national organization with over 950 programs across the country. We are a volunteer powered network of committed people, from all walks of life, who advocate for abused and neglected children on their journey through the youth court system. The dedicated volunteers are recruited, trained and supervised by program staff to provide a voice for these children during court proceedings.

This exciting new role focuses on the expansion of an already well established and long standing organization’s foundational principles. The qualified applicant will work closely with Direct Service and Operational Staff to increase volunteerism in George and Greene Counties, as well as expanding the
current programmatic offerings to the service area.

Supervision

The Advocate Supervisor/Program Development candidate will work under the supervision of the Director of Advocate Supervisors, Director of Operations Executive Director, and Advocate Manager.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or one (1) year of experience in social services or related field and/or working with volunteers
• Strong understanding of the program’s mission, policies, and procedures
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office software and Excel
• Detail oriented record keeping and reporting ability
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong time-management and decision-making skills
• Ability to accurately document data and interpret data reports
• Ability to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong office etiquette and management skills.
• Understanding of program protocol/chain of command

The position is a minimum of 40 hours per week. The position requires some evening and weekend work assignments.

Duties and Responsibilites

• Complete CASA pre-service volunteer training within the first three (3) months of hire and National CASA TOF/Training of Facilitators within one (1) year of hire.

• Completes twelve (12) hours of continuing education annually
• Conduct official business in a professional and courteous manner.
• Conduct and/or assist with volunteer recruitment, training, and screening.
• Conduct and/or assist with direct service-related training, projects, activities, and events.
• Assist with and/or schedule, coordinate, organize, and conduct continuing education opportunities.
• Prepare monthly case and volunteer lists, statistical data reports, and all mandated VOCA reports.
• Organize and maintain detailed case records and volunteer files.
• Assign cases to volunteers in consultation with the Advocate Manager and/or the Director of Advocate Supervisors.
• Prepare official court documents and correspondence.
• Attend individual case and shelter hearings as assigned.
• Attend team meetings, foster care reviews, etc. regarding assigned cases whenever possible.
• Attend regular and as-needed meetings with the Advocate Manager and/or Director of Advocate Supervisors to review cases and volunteers.
• Maintain regular contact (at least once monthly) with assigned volunteers for case updates and to inform them of case-related and/or program activities.
• Manage active volunteers – assist, guide, support, consult, and inform.
• Conduct annual evaluations of assigned volunteers.
• Collaborate with other direct service program staff, the court, social services, law enforcement, schools, and other involved agencies.
• Assist when requested with production and distribution of CASA Connection, the program’s monthly newsletter.
• Assist when requested, with social media posts/promotions concerning recruitment for volunteers, volunteer pre-service training schedules, continuing education opportunities, and any event and activity specifically hosted for the volunteers.
• Perform general office duties associated with the role of Advocate Supervisor and all other duties as requested by the Advocate Manager, Director of Advocate Supervisors, and/or the Executive Director.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary of $38,000/yearly, Medical insurance for the employee paid by company, Paid Sick and Vacation, 14 Federal Holidays off typically to follow county holiday schedule.

Interested parties should submit a completed application and resume to CASAsoutheastms.org/careers or in person/via email to:

CASA of Southeast MS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the belief that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity.