About this opportunity
Fairfax CASA lists this Supervisor of volunteer advocates (CASAs) opportunity in fairfax, va, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Description Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (Fairfax CASA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved with the Fairfax County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court. The organization provides a dedicated, screened, trained and supervised advocate who ensures each child’s needs are identified and addressed. Fairfax CASA focuses on helping children achieve safety, stability, and a permanent home.
Role Description The Supervisor of Volunteer Advocates (CASAs) is a full-time, hybrid role based in Fairfax, VA, with some work-from-home flexibility. This role is responsible for supervising and supporting a team of volunteer CASAs as they advocate for children involved in abuse and neglect cases. Day-to-day tasks include providing case guidance, reviewing and editing volunteer reports to the court, ensuring compliance with program standards, and monitoring case progress and outcomes. The supervisor will conduct regular check-ins and coaching sessions with volunteers, facilitate training and continuing education, and collaborate with court personnel, social workers, and other stakeholders. The role also involves maintaining accurate documentation, contributing to program development, and helping ensure that the advocacy provided aligns with Fairfax CASA’s mission and best practices.
Volunteer Supervision
• Evaluates cases and assigns volunteers based on interest, time, skills, and experience to ensure the best outcome for the child(ren)
• Provides supervision and guidance while monitoring volunteers’ performance on issues of confidentiality, policy, boundaries, and relationships with other professionals
• Monitors and evaluates each volunteer’s investigative and advocacy work to ensure that each child in the program receives the highest quality services
• Reviews and edits court reports to ensure they are in accordance with established guidelines and criteria, and that they are accurate, goal directed, and submitted in a timely manner
• Completes and reviews an annual written performance evaluation with each volunteer
• Maintains relationships with all professionals involved in the case to ensure quality of outcomes and a positive reputation in the community
Recruiting, Training & Outreach
• Participates in volunteer information sessions, volunteer training, and continuing education programs as requested by the Recruitment Manager and the Education Manager
• Interviews prospective volunteers and makes recommendations as to candidates’ suitability to serve as a volunteer
• Participates in public relations and community education events as directed by the Executive Director
• Data Entry & Record Keeping
• Maintains confidential records and case files of active cases
• Enters case information in CASA Manager database and ensures that information is current and up-to-date
• Manually files pertinent documents in volunteers’ personnel files
• Enters volunteer information including case history, performance evaluations, status updates, changes in personal information, and other relevant information in CASA Manager database
• Remains current on changes in CASA requirements, child welfare Federal and State laws, and DFS mandates and policies
• Engages in on-going education regarding the developmental, emotional, educational and social needs of children, and issues affecting families
• Performs tasks to promote the smooth operation of office activities
• Performs all other duties as assigned, including office coverage
D. or advanced education, experience, and/or training preferred
• Experience in professional and/or volunteer staff supervision preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Demonstrated writing excellence and editorial skills
• Commitment to child welfare and an understanding of the complexities of the systems
• Computer proficiency
• Availability to work flexible evening and weekend hours when needed (occasional)
Successful completion of pre-service training curriculum
Hybrid position–requires being in the Fairfax office at least three days per week
Volunteer supervision:
Who can apply
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