Lead Supervisor, Effingham County

CASA for Kids believes all children have the right to a safe, nurturing and permanent home and deserve the involvement of their community to make this possible. Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) speak up for the best interest of the children they serve and make independent recommendations to the juvenile judge. We serve in eleven counties across the Second and Fourth Judicial Circuits in southern Illinois. The role of the Lead Supervisor is to provide support, guidance, and supervision to CASA Volunteers, ensuring quality advocacy for the youth assigned to their care.

Our organization encourages work life balance with a 35 hour work week and offers a competitive salary, cell phone/stipend, PTO and 3% retirement match. Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Deputy Director, Libby Moeller: lmoeller@casa4change.org

For more information regarding our organization and the CASA Mission visit casa4change.org, illinoiscasa.org and nationalcasagal.org

Responsibilities

Case Management

· Coordinate, document, and direct all CASA requests until they are resolved.

· Match the CASA for Kids case with the appropriate advocate in consultation with the Program Director.

· Attend docket call and advocate during hearings on behalf of youth.

· Submit written reports to the court and collaborate closely with advocates on reports for submission.

· Understand the history of the case and how this can impact youth.

· Maintain data and case information, including hearings, in the Optima system.

· Consult with the Program Director about problems or concerns.

· Collaborate with agencies, courts, and attorneys on cases and issues to advocate for the best interests of youth.

· Advocate for youth in the role of an advocate when the advocate is unavailable to fulfill duties or the case is assigned to staff by the court.

· Other duties that may be assigned.

Volunteer Supervision

· Make at least monthly contact with each volunteer and obtain a monthly oral or written report from each, ensuring educational, medical, emotional, and best interest advocacy is provided for each child.

· Help with advocates and consultation as needed and when requested.

· Build professional relationships with volunteer advocates by understanding what motivates them to advocate and by supporting and encouraging each one.

· Assist with Advocate Retention projects.

· Assist and attend ongoing in-service programs.

· Keep necessary and appropriate volunteer records as directed by the Program Director.

Program Activities

· Attend all available conferences and workshops to develop programs for volunteers.

· Attend all staff meetings.

· Assist in promoting public education about the volunteer program, such as GALS, DCFS, employees, and speeches.

· Assist in volunteer appreciation events.

· Assist with volunteer recruitment in the community.

Qualifications

· Associate degree in a social service-related field or three years of experience in volunteer coordination and/or social services.

· Ability to communicate with, supervise, and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles. Experience with volunteers is preferred.

· Knowledge and understanding of family issues and dynamics related to child abuse and neglect in crises.

· Experience working with such families is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000