The Volunteer Coordinator/Training Specialist is responsible for managing CASA volunteers and their assigned cases, including case documentation review and coordination of cases as well as the training and orientation of new volunteers. As part of their case management duties, the Volunteer Coordinator provides professional staff support to CASA volunteers to ensure that children involved with CASA of Portage County receive sound advocacy, representation of wishes, and best interest in Juvenile Court.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate with, supervise, and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles.
• Ability to speak publicly with a professional tone and demeanor.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build community awareness and network with other community agencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within families in crisis relating to child abuse and neglect.
• Capacity to advocate strongly and professionally on behalf of clients and families in conflictual situations and to work resourcefully and independently to identify and seek out needed information and resolutions.
• Experience with a variety of computer software packages such as Word, Excel, and CASA Manager.
• Ability to serve as a CASA volunteer, professionally and adequately, after completion of pre-service training.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a social-service related feld and experience in the child welfare system, social services, or volunteer coordination/supervision.
• Ability to complete pre-service training to become a certified Court Appointed Special Advocate.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid operator’s license and clean driving record.
• Successful completion of background check, central registry check, and pre-employment drug screen.
  This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. The Court reserves the right to add, change, and/or delete essential functions from this position at any time.
  CASA of Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression of age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. CASA of Portage County values diversity and the uniqueness of everyone

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