The Legal Aid Society provides civil legal assistance to indigent residents of Orange County. Legal Aid has administered the Guardian ad Litem Program in Orange County for over 30 years. The GAL Program provides best interest representation to abused and neglected children who are the subjects of juvenile dependency court proceedings.

Position Description: The Case Coordinator will (1) assist staff and pro bono attorney GALs with casework; (2) serve as a Case Coordinator working directly with the children represented by the GAL Program, responsibilities to include visiting/observing the children, assisting staff and pro bono attorney GALs with investigations, treatment meetings, planning conferences, and locating community resources and services that the child may need. Must provide own transportation. Must provide own secure internet when work is conducted remotely.

Special Skills/ Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in sociology, social work, psychology, child development, education, communications, or a related social science; 1 year experience in a program in social service, counseling, teaching, or supervising volunteers. Child welfare experience preferred. Additional language skills, particularly Spanish or Creole, highly desired.

Time Requirement: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with scheduling flexibility to accommodate child and family visits. Telework available.

Benefits: Starting at $41,990.15/year based upon experience; excellent benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• 13 paid holidays and additional leave that quickly accrues
• Leave carryover
• Excellent physical/mental health, vision, and dental benefits
• Long/Short term disability
• 401a investment plan
• 403b employer contribution with NO staff contribution
• Unmatched work-life balance
• Opportunities for upward mobility into leadership/more advanced roles
• Event Committee dedicated to employee fun!

Closing Date: When filled.

Application Procedure: Please submit resume, a writing sample, three professional references, and cover letter explaining interest in position via email to Mandy Silvestris, Executive Assistant.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41,990.15 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of child welfare experience do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• social service/counseling/teaching/supervising volunteers: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish or Creole (Preferred)

Work Location: In person