Casa Coordinator - Lake Charles, United States - Family & Youth Counseling Agency, Inc.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Family & Youth Counseling Agency (Family & Youth) is currently looking for an entry level Coordinator to provide professional staff support and supervision to CASA Volunteers ensuring that children involved with the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program receive sound advocacy and early permanency planning.

Duties include, but are not limited to, volunteer recruitment and supervision, case coordination, and attending court hearings.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a human services relevant field required.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within families in crisis relating to child abuse and neglect.
• Knowledge of legal/court system preferred.
• Clear appreciation of confidentiality.
• Integrity, honesty and professionalism a must.
• Ability to plan work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform duties individually and in a team work environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a division of Family and Youth Counseling Agency, are volunteers who speak in court for a child's best interest.

Judges appoint a CASA volunteer to an abused or neglected child who has been removed from his or her home.

Volunteers are trained and supported by CASA Coordinators to provide advocacy, case management, volunteer training, and education and awareness.


Pay:
$30,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Is your degree in a human or social services relevant field?
• What is your annual expected salary?

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Work Location:
In person