CASA Program Assistant - Part Time

US Lawns; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

US Lawns in Carlisle, PA, seeks a part-time CASA Administrative Assistant to support the CASA Program Director in daily operations.

The role involves preparing court materials, coordinating with CASA volunteers, and attending trainings as needed within 16–24 hours per week. Strong clerical skills and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with clerical and computer training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend, monitor and document all non-CASA-assigned Dependency hearings.
• Display good time management to prepare for court in advance; complete hearing notes and organize court documents.
• Demonstrate the ability to listen and absorb information during hearings for extended periods.
• Process outcomes of Dependency hearings with CASA staff.
• Participate in at least one pre-service training class for each training round to meet prospective CASA volunteers.
• Provide input to CASA staff to best match CASA volunteers with dependent children in need of an advocate.
• Maintain regular contact with the CASA Office to update staff on hearings.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and CASA-related events as possible.
• Observe and record team meetings and Permanency Roundtable meetings within part-time hours.
• Assist with preparing case files for newly assigned CASA volunteers.
• Foster positive working relationships with Courts, Children and Youth, attorneys and other agencies involved.

Skills

Clerical skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Job Description

Department: Courts

Sub-Department: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

Pay Grade: 103

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Employment Status: Part Time

Work Hours: Approx. 16-24 hours a week

Schedule: Approx. Monday & Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm; with the need for flexibility and additional court days as needed

Reports to: CASA Program Director

Supervises: N/A

Job Summary

To assist the CASA Program Director in the daily administration of the CASA Program.

Essential Job Functions

• Attend, monitor and document all non-CASA-assigned Dependency hearings.
• Display good time management to prepare for court in advance; complete hearing notes and organize court documents in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to listen and absorb information during the hearings extended periods of time.
• Process outcomes of the Dependency hearings with CASA staff.
• When possible, participate in at least one pre-service training class for each training round to meet and get to know prospective CASA volunteers for matching purposes.
• Provide input to CASA staff to best match CASA volunteers with Dependent children most in need of an advocate.
• Maintain regular contact with the CASA Office to keep staff updated with the status of the daily hearings.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and other CASA-related events when possible.
• Within the parameters of the part-time hours, observe and record team meetings and Permanency Roundtable meetings as needed.
• Assist with the process of preparing a case file for the newly assigned CASA once they have been matched with a child/youth.
• Foster positive working relationship with personnel in the Courts, Children and Youth, attorneys, other agencies involved with child welfare, and especially with CASA staff which sees this position as an integral part of the team.

Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work

Education

• Associate’s degree plus clerical and computer training plus 2-4 years of work experience in comparable field; or equivalent combination of experience and education; any prior training related to CASA, the child welfare system or the court system preferred.

Work Experience

• 2-4 years in an office environment with clerical and computer experience; any prior experience related to CASA, the child welfare system, the court system or county government preferred.

Company Description

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

Mission Statement: To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Advancement