Dallas, Texas, United States · Hybrid
POSITION SUMMARY When assigned to a child for whom there is not also an assigned volunteer advocate, the CASA Supervisor will carry out all case supervision and child advocacy duties. When a volunteer advocate is assigne…
Skills: Volunteer Supervision, Case Management, Court Report Writing, Child Advocacy, Project Management
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Supervise and guide CASA volunteers in advocating for children in protective care while ensuring compliance with agency policies. Directly manage case duties and file court reports for children without assigned volunteers to ensure their safety and well-being.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and two to three years of professional experience in human services. Must possess strong report-writing skills, project management abilities, and a valid driver's license with insurance.
POSITION SUMMARY
When assigned to a child for whom there is not also an assigned volunteer advocate, the CASA Supervisor will carry out all case supervision and child advocacy duties. When a volunteer advocate is assigned, the CASA Supervisor will motivate, empower, guide and supervise CASA volunteers as they advocate for the best interest of child victims of abuse and neglect in protective care. They will assist and accompany volunteer advocates in performing their duties and will stand in for volunteers in their absence, as needed. In either role, and at all times, the CASA Supervisor will maintain a primary focus on the safety and well-being of children served by Dallas CASA and ensure that the CASA mission is carried out. Children served by Dallas CASA may reside locally or in residences requiring travel. Their cases in court may be in any active legal stage.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Volunteer Supervision Duties
Case Supervision Duties
Agency Duties
Professional Development
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position is responsible for supervising Dallas CASA volunteers.
CONTRACTING AUTHORITY
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. Our building is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. In consultation with your Team Lead/Supervisor, your normal schedule should begin between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and should reflect eight hours of work daily in addition to your lunch break. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Please see the Remote Working Section of the Employee Handbook for eligibility and conditions associated with the option to work remotely.
TRAVEL
This position may require some travel. You must have reliable transportation, maintain a current valid Texas driver's license and $100,000/$300,000 automobile liability insurance for travel to and from meetings and presentations.
PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Dallas CASA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected disability status, protected veteran status, other applicable legally protected characteristics.
This application for employment is good for 30 days only. Consideration for employment after 30 days requires a new application.
Dallas CASA recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers to advocate for abused children in foster care.
Last year, nearly 1,000 child victims were removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect and placed into the protective care of the state. These children need powerful voices to speak for them. Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who serve as voices for abused children in court. Judges appoint Dallas CASA volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected, helping these children have safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Dallas CASA exists so that abused and neglected children in protective care have the chance to become successful adults. With the help of caring advocates, the cycle of abuse and neglect can be broken. Dallas CASA has a strong and steady history demonstrating its ability to grow the number of children it serves. In 2020, Dallas CASA served 3,374 children. The program also recruited and trained 472 new volunteer advocates during the year, increasing the number of active CASA volunteer advocates to more than 1,500. Since the inception of CASA advocacy, Dallas volunteers have helped thousands of children find safe, permanent homes. Today, more than 68,000 advocates serve in nearly 1,000 state and local program offices nationwide. Dallas CASA is a charter member of the National Court Appointed Special Advocates Association and of Texas CASA, We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit social service agency governed by a board of directors. To learn more about advocating for abused and neglected children, go to www.dallascasa.org.
Offices: 2757 Swiss Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75204, US
Dallas CASA recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers to advocate for abused children in foster care.
Last year, nearly 1,000 child victims were removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect and placed into the protective care of the state. These children need powerful voices to speak for them. Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who serve as voices for abused children in court. Judges appoint Dallas CASA volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected, helping these children have safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Dallas CASA exists so that abused and neglected children in protective care have the chance to become successful adults. With the help of caring advocates, the cycle of abuse and neglect can be broken. Dallas CASA has a strong and steady history demonstrating its ability to grow the number of children it serves. In 2020, Dallas CASA served 3,374 children. The program also recruited and trained 472 new volunteer advocates during the year, increasing the number of active CASA volunteer advocates to more than 1,500. Since the inception of CASA advocacy, Dallas volunteers have helped thousands of children find safe, permanent homes. Today, more than 68,000 advocates serve in nearly 1,000 state and local program offices nationwide. Dallas CASA is a charter member of the National Court Appointed Special Advocates Association and of Texas CASA, We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit social service agency governed by a board of directors. To learn more about advocating for abused and neglected children, go to www.dallascasa.org.
Offices: 2757 Swiss Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75204, US
