Volunteer Recruiter/Trainer

Starting Salary Range: $23.7738 - $26.1532 per hour

Basic schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; requires some work outside of regular schedule

Make a Difference

McLean County is seeking a passionate and driven Volunteer Recruiter/Trainer to support the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. In this role, you will recruit, train, and support volunteers who advocate for children experiencing abuse and neglect within the juvenile court system.

This grant funded position plays a critical role in strengthening the CASA program by building a dedicated volunteer base and ensuring they are well-prepared to serve some of the community’s most vulnerable children.

What You’ll Do

• Lead recruitment efforts to attract qualified CASA volunteers across McLean, Ford, and Logan Counties
• Build relationships with community organizations, service groups, and businesses to expand volunteer pipelines
• Represent the CASA program through outreach events, presentations, and social media engagement
• Facilitate and coordinate volunteer training in alignment with National CASA standards
• Maintain and update training curriculum and materials
• Support volunteer retention through ongoing engagement and development opportunities
• Supervise and support CASA volunteers in their advocacy work
• Assist volunteers with case-related responsibilities as needed
• Attend court hearings and meetings alongside volunteers
• Collaborate with the Program Director on strategic planning, outreach, and program development
• Maintain accurate records, data, and reports for court and grant requirements
• Respond to volunteer inquiries and conduct screening and interviews of candidates

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with others from diverse backgrounds and experiences in efforts to recruit and train potential CASA volunteers.
• Ability to effectively communicate with, supervise, and empower volunteers to perform their roles successfully.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within families in crises relating to child abuse and neglect.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Maintain strict standards of confidentiality.
• Proficient in Office 365 products.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or experience in child welfare.
• Experience working with children/families and/or volunteer management.
• Willingness to travel outside of McLean County.
• Must be able to pass the DCFS background check.
• Must be available to be work outside of regular work hours.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is primarily sedentary, involving standard office work with occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds). Duties require strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities. Work is performed in a safe and supportive environment, with reasonable accommodations available.

Benefits Package

McLean County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Member Rewards Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Spending Account (DSA)
• Supplemental Insurance: Life, Critical Illness and Accident
• County provided Life Insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF Pension)
• Paid time off: vacation days, personal days, sick days, holidays
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Full salary range: $23.7738 - $36.4643 per hour

About McLean County Government

McLean County Government takes pride in serving our dynamic and fast-growing community. We provide a wide range of services, including public safety, criminal justice, road and bridge maintenance, animal safety and adoptions, vital records management, personal health services, food safety inspections, and park management. Our dedicated team of over 800 employees work across 25 departments to ensure the well-being and growth of our community.

To learn more about McLean County Government and career opportunities, please visit https://mcleancountyil.gov/.

Ready to Make a Difference?

• If applying through a third party job board, please fill out an application via McLean County Government’s Job Board located at https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/2068/Jobs

Confidentiality of your application is maintained upon request.

McLean County participates in the E-Verify, a federal system that confirms employment eligibility by comparing information from your Form I-9 to records with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. As required by law, all new employees must be verified through this system.

McLean County Government is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.