CASA VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR - JUVENILE COURT

CASA VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR - JUVENILE COURT

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: CASA Volunteer Supervisor

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

Assists the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program Coordinator with administrative duties to include the supervision of CASA volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Completes CASA Program training. Recruits and screens volunteers on an ongoing basis to ensure a sufficient number of volunteers are available. Assists the CASA Program Coordinator with processing volunteer applications, criminal records checks, schedules, and conducting volunteer interviews. Provides supervision, guidance, consultation, support, and feedback to all assigned CASA volunteers. Maintains sufficient in-person contact with assigned children; assesses physical, emotional, and legal status; serves as Guardian Ad Litem in dependency and delinquent hearings. Provides pre-service and in-service training for volunteers. Coordinates case assignments. Reviews new cases and assigns appropriate volunteers in consultation with the Program Coordinator. Assists Coordinator with annual evaluation and update of the CASA Volunteer Training Curriculum, Training Manual, and materials to ensure that all components of training are current and effective. Prepares and distributes volunteer assignment documentation. Attends court hearings when possible and tracks court dates. Collects data from CASA program and generates reports. Maintains appropriate program and volunteer files ensuring their confidentiality and protection. Attends relevant conferences/seminars/meetings as requested.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Services, Social Work, Child Development, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Juvenile Justice, or closely related field preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Expertise in Microsoft Word and Access highly desirable. Must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Clayton County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Claytoncountyga