CASA Coordinator - Grant Funded

Pinal-County; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sabbatical at 5 years

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

Job summary

Pinal County Juvenile Court Services is seeking a CASA Program Coordinator to support youth, strengthen families, and build safer communities. You will manage volunteers, respond to inquiries, and foster collaborations with community resources and partner agencies.

Role involves planning, training development, and coordinating outreach and education efforts. A bachelor’s degree and relevant social services experience are required, with travel and some evenings/weekends possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences or related field required.
• Three years of experience in social work, criminal or juvenile justice, mental/behavioral health; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with volunteer management including recruitment, training, supervision, assessment, case assignment, retention and recognition.
• Respond to inquiries about the CASA program and identify community resources.
• Develop collaborations with CASA coordinators and community agencies for outreach and education.
• Support program development, training modules and evaluation activities; participate in staff meetings and planning.
• Coordinate public relations, marketing, recruitment and community outreach plans with supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Public education

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral/social sciences or related

Arizona Driver's License upon hire

Job description

Join Pinal County Juvenile Court Services and be part of a team that supports youth, strengthens families, and builds safer, healthier communities.

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Responsible for cultivating and maintaining professional intra- and inter-agency relationships, as well as providing community education and awareness of the CASA Program.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will be presented to you within our starting minimum to midpoint of range ($56,341 - $67,609).

WHY US?

Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits. Who knew there was a workplace that wants to see your wellbeing by providing you with a Sabbatical starting at 5 years of service? Plus paid vacation, sick, and holidays? And benefit plans that include things like hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental... and more! We strive to work hard and reward hard work with our perks and balance.

Benefits | Pinal County, AZ

JOB FUNCTIONS

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

• Assists with volunteer management, including recruitment, training, supervision, assessment, case assignment, retention, and recognition.
• Responds to inquiries about the CASA program.
• Assist in identifying, building collaborations with, and referring CASAs to appropriate community resource agencies.
• Assists in the planning and development of future programs and services in the center including the development of training and evaluation aspects of the programs and services offered; attends and participates in staff meetings, including program development and strategic planning sessions.
• Partners with the Program Supervisor and other CASA Coordinators to develop and implement public relations, marketing, recruitment, and community outreach/education plans.
• Facilitates case support or other program-related meetings and completes all required set-up and follow‑through activities.
• Serves as a liaison between CASA Coordinators and other groups and agencies to facilitate communication, reimbursement, event participation, procedural improvements, or other items of necessity.
• Assists in the development of both orientation training and in-service training modules and the continual monitoring of training improvements.
• Monitors changes or revisions to applicable statutes and laws to maintain accurate training materials and information; updates training materials as necessary.
• Assists with the CASA newsletter, including suggesting or composing articles, providing volunteer recognition entries, and proofreading.
• Attends and participates in State-level CASA and Support Council meetings, committees, or events as required.
• Compiles and provides required documentation and statistics for monthly and quarterly reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral/social sciences or related; AND
• Three (3) years of experience in social work, criminal or juvenile justice, mental or behavioral health; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
• Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver's License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Child welfare systems, the principles of the CASA program, and community resources pertinent to the CASA program.
• Desktop computers, Microsoft Windows Office software and use of the internet.
• Model Court concepts and principles related to potential volunteers, network providers, partnering agencies, and community agencies.

ABILITY TO

• Maintain confidentiality in court related matters.
• Work with material/information that is confidential, sensitive or urgent and requiring extreme tact, courtesy and mature judgment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Follow instructions, both verbal and written.
• Use a personal computer, electronic networks and other information and communications technologies.
• Prepare clear, concise reports to management.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic, educational and economic backgrounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and/or drive a vehicle. Manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see and read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone. The ability to withstand varying weather temperatures; lifting of up to 25 pounds, unloading, pushing and carrying small to large shipments to and from various locations throughout the County.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typically performs duties in an office environment. Must be willing to work evenings/weekends as required and travel periodically.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Working for the Judicial Branch in a non-safety sensitive position, you are required to submit to reference checks, and a criminal background with fingerprints and driving history.

Every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States is welcome to apply.

However, Pinal County cannot currently offer visa sponsorship or STEM OPT.

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities.